\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Electrical current at micro-/macro-scale of undoped and nitrogen-doped MWPECVD diamond films.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cicala, G.; Velardi, L.; Senesi, G.; Picca, R.; and Cioffi, N.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Applied Surface Science, 426: 456-465. 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Electrical$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Cicala2017456,\nauthor={Cicala, G. and Velardi, L. and Senesi, G.S. and Picca, R.A. and Cioffi, N.},\ntitle={Electrical current at micro-/macro-scale of undoped and nitrogen-doped MWPECVD diamond films},\njournal={Applied Surface Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={426},\npages={456-465},\ndoi={10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.07.132},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026468250&doi=10.1016%2fj.apsusc.2017.07.132&partnerID=40&md5=64e4294f08ba99c71afa177e446e8668},\nabstract={Chemical, structural, morphological and micro-/macro-electrical properties of undoped and nitrogen-(N-)doped diamond films are determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopies, field emission scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, scanning capacitance microscopy (SCM) and two points technique for I–V characteristics, respectively. The characterization results are very useful to examine and understand the relationship among these properties. The effect of the nitrogen incorporation in diamond films is investigated through the evolution of the chemical, structural, morphological and topographical features and of the electrical behavior. The distribution of the electrical current is first assessed at millimeter scale on the surface of diamond films and then at micrometer scale on small regions in order to establish the sites where the carriers preferentially move. Specifically, the SCM images indicate a non-uniform distribution of carriers on the morphological structures mainly located along the grain boundaries. A good agreement is found by comparing the electrical currents at the micro- and macro-scale. This work aims to highlight phenomena such as photo- and thermionic emission from N-doped diamond useful for microelectronic engineering. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={01694332},\ncoden={ASUSE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hyperbolic metamaterial-based ultrasensitive plasmonic biosensors for early-stage cancer detection.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Strangi, G.; Sreekanth, K.; and Elkabbash, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Springer Singapore, 2017.\n cited By 2\n\n\n\n
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@BOOK{Strangi2017155,\nauthor={Strangi, G. and Sreekanth, K.V. and Elkabbash, M.},\ntitle={Hyperbolic metamaterial-based ultrasensitive plasmonic biosensors for early-stage cancer detection},\njournal={Next Generation Point-of-care Biomedical Sensors Technologies for Cancer Diagnosis},\nyear={2017},\npages={155-172},\ndoi={10.1007/978-981-10-4726-8_7},\nnote={cited By 2},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85042661949&doi=10.1007%2f978-981-10-4726-8_7&partnerID=40&md5=cd706c12370fc26bc92e9d6cc6972bc7},\npublisher={Springer Singapore},\nisbn={9789811047268; 9789811047251},\ndocument_type={Book Chapter},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plasmon-mediated cancer phototherapy: The combined effect of thermal and photodynamic processes.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ricciardi, L.; Sancey, L.; Palermo, G.; Termine, R.; De Luca, A.; Szerb, E.; Aiello, I.; Ghedini, M.; Strangi, G.; and La Deda, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nanoscale, 9(48): 19279-19289. 2017.\n cited By 18\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Plasmon-mediated$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Ricciardi201719279,\nauthor={Ricciardi, L. and Sancey, L. and Palermo, G. and Termine, R. and De Luca, A. and Szerb, E.I. and Aiello, I. and Ghedini, M. and Strangi, G. and La Deda, M.},\ntitle={Plasmon-mediated cancer phototherapy: The combined effect of thermal and photodynamic processes},\njournal={Nanoscale},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={48},\npages={19279-19289},\ndoi={10.1039/c7nr05522f},\nnote={cited By 18},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85038447428&doi=10.1039%2fc7nr05522f&partnerID=40&md5=5b1b767600373401daae3f8fbc0f522b},\nabstract={A nanoplatform for simultaneous cellular imaging, and photodynamic and photothermal therapies has been designed and realized by embedding a purposely synthesized highly luminescent water soluble iridium(iii) compound into gold core-silica shell nanoparticles. These multifunctionalities arise mainly from the photophysical properties of the cyclometalated complex: (i) the heavy atom promotes, through excited triplet state formation, energy transfer processes towards molecular oxygen, with the generation of 1O2 (photodynamic effect); (ii) the overlap of the iridium(iii) complex emission band with the plasmonic resonance of gold nanostructures allows excitation energy transfer towards the metallic core (photothermal effect); (iii) the remarkable iridium(iii) complex luminescence feature, which is preserved despite energy transfer processes, makes the whole system an efficient luminescent bio-probe (imaging). Photophysical and photothermal investigations have been carried out, whereas in vitro photo-cytotoxicity tests have been performed on human glioblastoma cells (U87MG), highlighting significant cancer cell death at a very low photosensitizer concentration (&lt;0.5 μM), by means of a synergistic photodynamic and photothermal effect. © 2017 The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={20403364},\npubmed_id={29189851},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thermal and mechanical performance of rigid polyurethane foam added with commercial nanoparticles.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Lorusso, C.; Vergaro, V.; Conciauro, F.; Ciccarella, G.; and Congedo, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, 7. 2017.\n cited By 13\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Lorusso2017,\nauthor={Lorusso, C. and Vergaro, V. and Conciauro, F. and Ciccarella, G. and Congedo, P.M.},\ntitle={Thermal and mechanical performance of rigid polyurethane foam added with commercial nanoparticles},\njournal={Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\ndoi={10.1177/1847980416684117},\nnote={cited By 13},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85038943393&doi=10.1177%2f1847980416684117&partnerID=40&md5=da1d0ff9faad1b2aaeac004db25fcd1c},\nabstract={This study investigates the effects of commercial nanoparticles on thermal and mechanical performance of rigid polyurethane foams. Two different types of nanoparticles are considered as fillers, spherical titania and rod-shaped halloysite clay nanotubes. The aim of this study was to produce rigid polyurethane foams modified with titania nanocrystals and nanohalloysite in order to obtain polyurethanes with improved properties. The laboratory scale-up will be suitable for the production in many branches of industry, such as construction and automotive production. In particular, these foams, added with commercial nanoparticles, characterized by better thermal and mechanical properties, are mainly used in construction for thermal insulation of buildings. The fillers were dispersed in the components, bringing rates up to 10%. In these investigations, the improvement of the thermal properties occurs by adding nanoparticles in the range 4–8% of titania and halloysite. The mechanical properties instead have been observed an improvement starting from 6% of nanoparticles addition. All data are in agreement with scanning electron microscope observations that shown a decrease in the average cell size and an increase in the cell density by adding nanoparticles in foams. © The Author(s) 2017.},\npublisher={SAGE Publications Inc.},\nissn={18479804},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continuous-flow production of injectable liposomes via a microfluidic approach.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Zizzari, A.; Bianco, M.; Carbone, L.; Perrone, E.; Amato, F.; Maruccio, G.; Rendina, F.; and Arima, V.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Materials, 10(12). 2017.\n cited By 14\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Zizzari2017,\nauthor={Zizzari, A. and Bianco, M. and Carbone, L. and Perrone, E. and Amato, F. and Maruccio, G. and Rendina, F. and Arima, V.},\ntitle={Continuous-flow production of injectable liposomes via a microfluidic approach},\njournal={Materials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={10},\nnumber={12},\ndoi={10.3390/ma10121411},\nart_number={1411},\nnote={cited By 14},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85037744128&doi=10.3390%2fma10121411&partnerID=40&md5=9fb5f70f6979fcd124c569a23b860c76},\nabstract={Injectable liposomes are characterized by a suitable size and unique lipid mixtures, which require time-consuming and nonstraightforward production processes. The complexity of the manufacturing methods may affect liposome solubility, the phase transition temperatures of the membranes, the average particle size, and the associated particle size distribution, with a possible impact on the drug encapsulation and release. By leveraging the precise steady-state control over the mixing of miscible liquids and a highly efficient heat transfer, microfluidic technology has proved to be an effective and direct methodology to produce liposomes. This approach results particularly efficient in reducing the number of the sizing steps, when compared to standard industrial methods. Here, Microfluidic Hydrodynamic Focusing chips were produced and used to form liposomes upon tuning experimental parameters such as lipids concentration and Flow-Rate-Ratios (FRRs). Although modelling evidenced the dependence of the laminar flow on the geometric constraints and the FRR conditions, for the specific formulation investigated in this study, the lipids concentration was identified as the primary factor influencing the size of the liposomes and their polydispersity index. This was attributed to a predominance of the bending elasticity modulus over the vesiculation index in the lipid mixture used. Eventually, liposomes of injectable size were produced using microfluidic one-pot synthesis in continuous flow. © 2017 by the authors.},\npublisher={MDPI AG},\nissn={19961944},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enhanced Solar-Driven Applications of ZnO@Ag Patchy Nanoparticles.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Pagano, R.; Quarta, A.; Pal, S.; Licciulli, A.; Valli, L.; and Bettini, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 121(48): 27199-27206. 2017.\n cited By 12\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Pagano201727199,\nauthor={Pagano, R. and Quarta, A. and Pal, S. and Licciulli, A. and Valli, L. and Bettini, S.},\ntitle={Enhanced Solar-Driven Applications of ZnO@Ag Patchy Nanoparticles},\njournal={Journal of Physical Chemistry C},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={121},\nnumber={48},\npages={27199-27206},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b09594},\nnote={cited By 12},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85038115546&doi=10.1021%2facs.jpcc.7b09594&partnerID=40&md5=0c618ecf6c314514133f325e94dfe4d1},\nabstract={ZnO@Ag patchy nanostructures were demonstrated to be efficient and stable photocatalysts for the photodegradation of organic contaminants in aqueous solutions. The photoinduced charge transfer from the conduction band of ZnO toward the Fermi level of the noble metal was favored and exploited to enhance the photocatalytic efficiency of ZnO, with a mechanism based on hole stabilization. Naked ZnO and ZnO@Ag patchy nanostructures were demonstrated to degrade methylene blue, a model compound, in aqueous solution under 370-800 nm light irradiation (100 mW cm-2); in particular, the introduction of silver nanoparticles allowed one to increment twice the constant rate of the reaction when fitted as pseudo-first-order kinetics. Furthermore, the degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenol under direct sunlight irradiation was studied. The photo-oxidation catalyzed by patchy nanostructures was noticeably increased. In fact, the observed half time (t1/2) was reduced by almost 4 times in comparison with the value observed for bare ZnO. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19327447},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Historical and personal recollections of Guido Altarelli.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Parisi, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Historical$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@CONFERENCE{Parisi2017,\nauthor={Parisi, G.},\ntitle={Historical and personal recollections of Guido Altarelli},\njournal={EPJ Web of Conferences},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={164},\ndoi={10.1051/epjconf/201716402001},\nart_number={02001},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85039039878&doi=10.1051%2fepjconf%2f201716402001&partnerID=40&md5=3e3e50dbf5f2de4798cbb88e7aa661dd},\nabstract={In this paper I will present a short scientific biography of Guido Altarelli, briefly describing some of his most important seminal works. I will analyze in great details the paper of the q2 evolution of the effective quark distribution: I will put this paper in a historical perspective, describing our theoretical understanding at that time and the reasons why the paper was so successful. © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2017.},\neditor={Foka Y., Bravina L., Kabana S.},\npublisher={EDP Sciences},\nissn={21016275},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Precise detection of circular dichroism in a cluster of nano-helices by photoacoustic measurements.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Benedetti, A.; Alam, B.; Esposito, M.; Tasco, V.; Leahu, G.; Belardini, A.; Li Voti, R.; Passaseo, A.; and Sibilia, C.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Scientific Reports, 7(1). 2017.\n cited By 19\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Benedetti2017,\nauthor={Benedetti, A. and Alam, B. and Esposito, M. and Tasco, V. and Leahu, G. and Belardini, A. and Li Voti, R. and Passaseo, A. and Sibilia, C.},\ntitle={Precise detection of circular dichroism in a cluster of nano-helices by photoacoustic measurements},\njournal={Scientific Reports},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1038/s41598-017-05193-4},\nart_number={5257},\nnote={cited By 19},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85024098894&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-017-05193-4&partnerID=40&md5=126977cb1aba3b30d34f2cf5693d1cc1},\nabstract={Compact samples of nano-helices built by means of a focused ion beam technology with large bandwidth and high dichroism for circular polarization are promising for the construction of built-in-chip sensors, where the ideal transducer must be sufficiently confined without compromising its filtering ability. Direct all-optical measurements revealed the sample's dichroic character with insufficient details because of scattering and diffraction interference. On the other hand, photoacoustic measurements resulted to be a possible alternative investigation, since they directly deal with absorbed power and allow to get clear evidences of the differential selection for the two opposite polarization states. Multi-level numerical simulations confirmed the experimental results, proving once again the reliability of photoacoustic technique and the versatility of this class of dichroic artificial materials. © 2017 The Author(s).},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20452322},\npubmed_id={28701743},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tailoring the Nanostructure of TiO2 Photoanodes for Efficient Co(II)/Co(III)-Mediated Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Iacobellis, R.; Giannuzzi, R.; Grisorio, R.; Qualtieri, A.; Scarfiello, R.; Mannino, G.; Cozzoli, P.; Suranna, G.; and De Marco, L.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Advanced Sustainable Systems, 1(12). 2017.\n cited By 1\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Iacobellis2017,\nauthor={Iacobellis, R. and Giannuzzi, R. and Grisorio, R. and Qualtieri, A. and Scarfiello, R. and Mannino, G. and Cozzoli, P.D. and Suranna, G.P. and De Marco, L.},\ntitle={Tailoring the Nanostructure of TiO2 Photoanodes for Efficient Co(II)/Co(III)-Mediated Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells},\njournal={Advanced Sustainable Systems},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={1},\nnumber={12},\ndoi={10.1002/adsu.201700098},\nart_number={1700098},\nnote={cited By 1},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85063175963&doi=10.1002%2fadsu.201700098&partnerID=40&md5=f142c305e5fac83b8ce72b00d2c07585},\nabstract={Novel nanostructured films employing hyperbranched and all-linear TiO2 nanorods have been developed with the aim to overcome the impediments to the diffusion of bulky redox shuttles in photo-electrochemical devices. The porosity of the working electrodes has been tailored by appropriately selecting the nanocrystal building blocks to study how the electrode features affect the electrochemical parameters underlying the charge-transport phenomena and the photovoltaic properties of dye-sensitized solar cells. An optimized combination of porosity, light-harvesting capability, and enhanced electron-transport properties leads to a remarkable improvement of the device efficiency from 1.3% to 8.6%. These results suggest that it is indeed possible to properly design photoanodes based on shape-engineered nanocrystals, which can be suitable for different electrochemical devices such as fuel cells or storage devices employing viscous or quasi-solid electrolytes. © 2017 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim},\npublisher={Wiley-VCH Verlag},\nissn={23667486},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Microenvironmental cooperation promotes early spread and bistability of a Warburg-like phenotype.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Fernandez-De-Cossio-Diaz, J.; De Martino, A.; and Mulet, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Scientific Reports, 7(1). 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Fernandez-De-Cossio-Diaz2017,\nauthor={Fernandez-De-Cossio-Diaz, J. and De Martino, A. and Mulet, R.},\ntitle={Microenvironmental cooperation promotes early spread and bistability of a Warburg-like phenotype},\njournal={Scientific Reports},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1038/s41598-017-03342-3},\nart_number={3103},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85020621228&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-017-03342-3&partnerID=40&md5=b968d747a2283db466c853699417f496},\nabstract={We introduce an in silico model for the initial spread of an aberrant phenotype with Warburg-like overflow metabolism within a healthy homeostatic tissue in contact with a nutrient reservoir (the blood), aimed at characterizing the role of the microenvironment for aberrant growth. Accounting for cellular metabolic activity, competition for nutrients, spatial diffusion and their feedbacks on aberrant replication and death rates, we obtain a phase portrait where distinct asymptotic whole-tissue states are found upon varying the tissue-blood turnover rate and the level of blood-borne primary nutrient. Over a broad range of parameters, the spreading dynamics is bistable as random fluctuations can impact the final state of the tissue. Such a behaviour turns out to be linked to the re-cycling of overflow products by non-aberrant cells. Quantitative insight on the overall emerging picture is provided by a spatially homogeneous version of the model. © The Author(s) 2017.},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20452322},\npubmed_id={28596605},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A flexible plasma-treated silver-nanowire electrode for organic light-emitting devices.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Li, J.; Tao, Y.; Chen, S.; Li, H.; Chen, P.; Wei, M.; Wang, H.; Li, K.; Mazzeo, M.; and Duan, Y.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Scientific Reports, 7(1). 2017.\n cited By 29\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Li2017,\nauthor={Li, J. and Tao, Y. and Chen, S. and Li, H. and Chen, P. and Wei, M.-Z. and Wang, H. and Li, K. and Mazzeo, M. and Duan, Y.},\ntitle={A flexible plasma-treated silver-nanowire electrode for organic light-emitting devices},\njournal={Scientific Reports},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1038/s41598-017-16721-7},\nart_number={16468},\nnote={cited By 29},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85036591992&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-017-16721-7&partnerID=40&md5=3063c53fd7e3be48c837eb9254024fd5},\nabstract={Silver nanowires (AgNWs) are a promising candidate to replace indium tin oxide (ITO) as transparent electrode material. However, the loose contact at the junction of the AgNWs and residual surfactant polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) increase the sheet resistance of the AgNWs. In this paper, an argon (Ar) plasma treatment method is applied to pristine AgNWs to remove the PVP layer and enhance the contact between AgNWs. By adjusting the processing time, we obtained AgNWs with a sheet resistance of 7.2Ω/? and a transmittance of 78% at 550 nm. To reduce the surface roughness of the AgNWs, a peel-off process was used to transfer the AgNWs to a flexible NOA63 substrate. Then, an OLED was fabricated with the plasma-treated AgNWs electrode as anode. The highest brightness (27000 cd/m2) and current efficiency (11.8 cd/A) was achieved with a 30 nm thick light emitting layer of tris-(8-hydroxyquinoline) aluminum doped with 1% 10-(2-benzothiazolyl)-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1,1,7,7-tetramethyl-1H,5 H,11H-(1)-benzopyropyrano(6,7-8-I,j)quinolizin-11-one. Compared to thermal annealing, the plasma-treated AgNW film has a lower sheet resistance, a shorter processing time, and a better hole-injection. Our results indicate that plasma treatment is an effective and efficient method to enhance the conductivity of AgNW films, and the plasma-treated AgNW electrode is suitable to manufacture flexible organic optoelectronic devices. © 2017 The Author(s).},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20452322},\npubmed_id={29184113},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYRMEP Tomo Project: a graphical user interface for customizing CT reconstruction workflows.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Brun, F.; Massimi, L.; Fratini, M.; Dreossi, D.; Billé, F.; Accardo, A.; Pugliese, R.; and Cedola, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Advanced Structural and Chemical Imaging, 3(1). 2017.\n cited By 53\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Brun2017,\nauthor={Brun, F. and Massimi, L. and Fratini, M. and Dreossi, D. and Billé, F. and Accardo, A. and Pugliese, R. and Cedola, A.},\ntitle={SYRMEP Tomo Project: a graphical user interface for customizing CT reconstruction workflows},\njournal={Advanced Structural and Chemical Imaging},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={3},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1186/s40679-016-0036-8},\nart_number={4},\nnote={cited By 53},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85032708316&doi=10.1186%2fs40679-016-0036-8&partnerID=40&md5=ba564bb6dc73e2cc142e6c5b2d63da79},\nabstract={When considering the acquisition of experimental synchrotron radiation (SR) X-ray CT data, the reconstruction workflow cannot be limited to the essential computational steps of flat fielding and filtered back projection (FBP). More refined image processing is often required, usually to compensate artifacts and enhance the quality of the reconstructed images. In principle, it would be desirable to optimize the reconstruction workflow at the facility during the experiment (beamtime). However, several practical factors affect the image reconstruction part of the experiment and users are likely to conclude the beamtime with sub-optimal reconstructed images. Through an example of application, this article presents SYRMEP Tomo Project (STP), an open-source software tool conceived to let users design custom CT reconstruction workflows. STP has been designed for post-beamtime (off-line use) and for a new reconstruction of past archived data at user’s home institution where simple computing resources are available. Releases of the software can be downloaded at the Elettra Scientific Computing group GitHub repository https://github.com/ElettraSciComp/STP-Gui. © 2017, The Author(s).},\npublisher={Springer},\nissn={21980926},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inverse problem for multi-body interaction of nonlinear waves.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Marruzzo, A.; Tyagi, P.; Antenucci, F.; Pagnani, A.; and Leuzzi, L.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Scientific Reports, 7(1). 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Inverse$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Marruzzo2017,\nauthor={Marruzzo, A. and Tyagi, P. and Antenucci, F. and Pagnani, A. and Leuzzi, L.},\ntitle={Inverse problem for multi-body interaction of nonlinear waves},\njournal={Scientific Reports},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1038/s41598-017-03163-4},\nart_number={3463},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85020496176&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-017-03163-4&partnerID=40&md5=552259886eedfbe2e821291b56c545e8},\nabstract={The inverse problem is studied in multi-body systems with nonlinear dynamics representing, e.g., phase-locked wave systems, standard multimode and random lasers. Using a general model for four-body interacting complex-valued variables we test two methods based on pseudolikelihood, respectively with regularization and with decimation, to determine the coupling constants from sets of measured configurations. We test statistical inference predictions for increasing number of sampled configurations and for an externally tunable temperature-like parameter mimicing real data noise and helping minimization procedures. Analyzed models with phasors and rotors are generalizations of problems of real-valued spherical problems (e.g., density fluctuations), discrete spins (Ising and vectorial Potts) or finite number of states (standard Potts): inference methods presented here can, then, be straightforward applied to a large class of inverse problems. The high versatility of the exposed techniques also concerns the number of expected interactions: results are presented for different graph topologies, ranging from sparse to dense graphs. © 2017 The Author(s).},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20452322},\npubmed_id={28615631},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Memory-less response and violation of the fluctuation-dissipation theorem in colloids suspended in an active bath.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Maggi, C.; Paoluzzi, M.; Angelani, L.; and Di Leonardo, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Scientific Reports, 7(1). 2017.\n cited By 21\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Memory-less$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Maggi2017,\nauthor={Maggi, C. and Paoluzzi, M. and Angelani, L. and Di Leonardo, R.},\ntitle={Memory-less response and violation of the fluctuation-dissipation theorem in colloids suspended in an active bath},\njournal={Scientific Reports},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1038/s41598-017-17900-2},\nart_number={17588},\nnote={cited By 21},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85038223296&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-017-17900-2&partnerID=40&md5=03e3ae9db503c564a8982ce99d48b0c2},\nabstract={We investigate experimentally and numerically the stochastic dynamics and the time-dependent response of colloids subject to a small external perturbation in a dense bath of motile E. coli bacteria. The external field is a magnetic field acting on a superparamagnetic microbead suspended in an active medium. The measured linear response reveals an instantaneous friction kernel despite the complexity of the bacterial bath. By comparing the mean squared displacement and the response function we detect a clear violation of the fluctuation dissipation theorem. © 2017 The Author(s).},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20452322},\npubmed_id={29242505},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Control of composite thin film made in an Ar/isopropanol/TiO2 nanoparticles dielectric barrier discharge by the excitation frequency.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Brunet, P.; Rincón, R.; Martinez, J.; Matouk, Z.; Fanelli, F.; Chaker, M.; and Massines, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Processes and Polymers, 14(12). 2017.\n cited By 10\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Control$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Brunet2017,\nauthor={Brunet, P. and Rincón, R. and Martinez, J.-M. and Matouk, Z. and Fanelli, F. and Chaker, M. and Massines, F.},\ntitle={Control of composite thin film made in an Ar/isopropanol/TiO2 nanoparticles dielectric barrier discharge by the excitation frequency},\njournal={Plasma Processes and Polymers},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={14},\nnumber={12},\ndoi={10.1002/ppap.201700049},\nart_number={1700049},\nnote={cited By 10},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026390560&doi=10.1002%2fppap.201700049&partnerID=40&md5=9e39539a7ca01aa41af750f403ce42e1},\nabstract={The synthesis of composites thin films made by injecting an aerosol suspension of 20 nm-size TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) and isopropanol (IPA) in a filamentary argon Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) is studied as a function of the DBD frequency from 1 to 50 kHz. The plasma is modulated to get homogeneous coatings. The deposition rate and morphology of the composite thin films are determined from SEM images of both surface and cross section. Their chemical composition is investigated by XPS, Raman spectroscopy and FTIR measurements. The structural composition of the NPs is examined by XRD. All the deposited composites show the chemical signature of the NPs as well as of the polymer-like coating resulting from the plasma polymerization of IPA. No mixed phase is observed and the sizes of the NPs as well as of their aggregates are not affected by the plasma. With this method aerosol droplets are evaporated before entering the plasma and the NPs inside a same droplet are aggregated. Results show that the DBD frequency controls the composite composition by independently influencing the NPs transport and the matrix growth rate. At 1 kHz, the coating is essentially made of NPs with a low carbon coating. From 1 to 50 kHz, the Ti/C ratio is divided by two orders of magnitude. As the frequency increases the quantity of NPs decreases and since 10 kHz the matrix thickness increases. The decrease of the NPs is explained by the numerical modeling of the NPs trajectory. It is found that from 10 to 1 kHz, the lower is the frequency, the higher is the transport of the NPs to the surface due to the electrostatic force. On the other hand the matrix growth rate increases from almost zero at 10 kHz up to 19 nm · min−1 at 50 kHz because of the linear increases of the DBD power with the frequency. © 2017 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim},\npublisher={Wiley-VCH Verlag},\nissn={16128850},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silver-loaded chitosan coating as an integrated approach to face titanium implant-associated infections: analytical characterization and biological activity.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cometa, S.; Bonifacio, M.; Baruzzi, F.; de Candia, S.; Giangregorio, M.; Giannossa, L.; Dicarlo, M.; Mattioli-Belmonte, M.; Sabbatini, L.; and De Giglio, E.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 409(30): 7211-7221. 2017.\n cited By 11\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Silver-loaded$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Cometa20177211,\nauthor={Cometa, S. and Bonifacio, M.A. and Baruzzi, F. and de Candia, S. and Giangregorio, M.M. and Giannossa, L.C. and Dicarlo, M. and Mattioli-Belmonte, M. and Sabbatini, L. and De Giglio, E.},\ntitle={Silver-loaded chitosan coating as an integrated approach to face titanium implant-associated infections: analytical characterization and biological activity},\njournal={Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={409},\nnumber={30},\npages={7211-7221},\ndoi={10.1007/s00216-017-0685-z},\nnote={cited By 11},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031395118&doi=10.1007%2fs00216-017-0685-z&partnerID=40&md5=14e4c2d6e234222c885aeb7b9f96a3fd},\nabstract={The present work focuses on the idea to prevent and/or inhibit the colonization of implant surfaces by microbial pathogens responsible for post-operative infections, adjusting antimicrobial properties of the implant surface prior to its insertion. An antibacterial coating based on chitosan and silver was developed by electrodeposition techniques on poly(acrylic acid)-coated titanium substrates. When a silver salt was added during the chitosan deposition step, a stable and scalable silver incorporation was achieved. The physico-chemical composition of the coating was studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), while atomic force microscopy in intermittent contact mode (ICAFM) was used to explore the coating morphology. The amount of silver released from the coating up to 21 days was evaluated by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The capability of the proposed coating to interact in vitro with the biological environment in terms of compatibility and antibacterial properties was assessed using MG-63 osteoblast-like cell line and S. aureus and P. aeruginosa strains, respectively. These studies revealed that a coating showing a silver surface atomic percentage equal to 0.3% can be effectively used as antibacterial system, while providing good viability of osteoblast-like cells after 7 days. The antibacterial effectiveness of the prepared coating is mainly driven by a contact killing mechanism, although the low concentration of silver released (below 0.1 ppm up to 21 days) is enough to inhibit bacterial growth, advantaging MG-63 cells in the race for the surface. © 2017, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany.},\npublisher={Springer Verlag},\nissn={16182642},\ncoden={ABCNB},\npubmed_id={29032456},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effective equilibrium states in the colored-noise model for active matter II. A unified framework for phase equilibria, structure and mechanical properties.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Wittmann, R.; Marconi, U.; Maggi, C.; and Brader, J.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, 2017(11). 2017.\n cited By 14\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Effective$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Wittmann2017,\nauthor={Wittmann, R. and Marconi, U.M.B. and Maggi, C. and Brader, J.M.},\ntitle={Effective equilibrium states in the colored-noise model for active matter II. A unified framework for phase equilibria, structure and mechanical properties},\njournal={Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={2017},\nnumber={11},\ndoi={10.1088/1742-5468/aa8c37},\nart_number={113208},\nnote={cited By 14},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85038634628&doi=10.1088%2f1742-5468%2faa8c37&partnerID=40&md5=398090c6a1baa56e213a83fa2173f7b3},\nabstract={Active particles driven by colored noise can be approximately mapped onto a system that obeys detailed balance. The effective interactions which can be derived for such a system allow the description of the structure and phase behavior of the active fluid by means of an effective free energy. In this paper we explain why the related thermodynamic results for pressure and interfacial tension do not represent the results one would measure mechanically. We derive a dynamical density functional theory, which in the steady state simultaneously validates the use of effective interactions and provides access to mechanical quantities. Our calculations suggest that in the colored-noise model the mechanical pressure in the coexisting phases might be unequal and the interfacial tension can become negative. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd and SISSA Medialab srl.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={17425468},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effective equilibrium states in the colored-noise model for active matter I. Pairwise forces in the Fox and unified colored noise approximations.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Wittmann, R.; Maggi, C.; Sharma, A.; Scacchi, A.; Brader, J.; and Marini Bettolo Marconi, U.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, 2017(11). 2017.\n cited By 21\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Wittmann2017,\nauthor={Wittmann, R. and Maggi, C. and Sharma, A. and Scacchi, A. and Brader, J.M. and Marini Bettolo Marconi, U.},\ntitle={Effective equilibrium states in the colored-noise model for active matter I. Pairwise forces in the Fox and unified colored noise approximations},\njournal={Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={2017},\nnumber={11},\ndoi={10.1088/1742-5468/aa8c1f},\nart_number={113207},\nnote={cited By 21},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85038626507&doi=10.1088%2f1742-5468%2faa8c1f&partnerID=40&md5=5d6c9b9fdba3b7c45a40e681632bfe53},\nabstract={The equations of motion of active systems can be modeled in terms of Ornstein-Uhlenbeck processes (OUPs) with appropriate correlators. For further theoretical studies, these should be approximated to yield a Markovian picture for the dynamics and a simplified steady-state condition. We perform a comparative study of the unified colored noise approximation (UCNA) and the approximation scheme by Fox recently employed within this context. We review the approximations necessary to define effective interaction potentials in the low-density limit and study the conditions for which these represent the behavior observed in two-body simulations for the OUPs model and active Brownian particles. The demonstrated limitations of the theory for potentials with a negative slope or curvature can be qualitatively corrected by a new empirical modification. In general, we find that in the presence of translational white noise the Fox approach is more accurate. Finally, we examine an alternative way to define a force-balance condition in the limit of small activity. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd and SISSA Medialab srl.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={17425468},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bloch surface waves for MoS2 emission coupling and polariton systems.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Lerario, G.; Ballarini, D.; Dominici, L.; Fieramosca, A.; Cannavale, A.; Holwill, M.; Kozikov, A.; Novoselov, K.; and Gigli, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 7(12). 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Lerario2017,\nauthor={Lerario, G. and Ballarini, D. and Dominici, L. and Fieramosca, A. and Cannavale, A. and Holwill, M. and Kozikov, A. and Novoselov, K.S. and Gigli, G.},\ntitle={Bloch surface waves for MoS2 emission coupling and polariton systems},\njournal={Applied Sciences (Switzerland)},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={12},\ndoi={10.3390/app7121217},\nart_number={1217},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85034951766&doi=10.3390%2fapp7121217&partnerID=40&md5=81607bdcaab4ddefe7c24ca654b6606c},\nabstract={Due to their extraordinary quality factor and extreme sensitivity to surface perturbations, Bloch surface waves (BSW) have been widely investigated for sensing applications so far. Over the last few years, on-chip control of optical signals through BSW has experienced a rapidly-expanding interest in the scientific community, attesting to BSW's position at the forefront towards on-chip optical operations. The backbone of on-chip optical devices requires the choice of integrated optical sources with peculiar optic/optoelectronic properties, the efficient in-plane propagation of the optical signal and the possibility to dynamic manipulate the signal through optical or electrical driving. In this paper, we discuss our approach in addressing these requirements. Regarding the optical source integration, we demonstrate the possibility to couple the MoS2 mono- and bi-layers emission-when integrated on top of a 1D photonic crystal-to a BSW. Afterward, we review our results on BSW-based polariton systems (BSWP). We show that the BSWPs combine long-range propagation with energy tuning of their dispersion through polariton-polariton interactions, paving the way for logic operations. © 2017 by the authors.},\npublisher={MDPI AG},\nissn={20763417},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loop expansion around the Bethe approximation through the M-layer construction.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Altieri, A.; Angelini, M.; Lucibello, C.; Parisi, G.; Ricci-Tersenghi, F.; and Rizzo, T.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, 2017(11). 2017.\n cited By 6\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Loop$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Altieri2017,\nauthor={Altieri, A. and Angelini, M.C. and Lucibello, C. and Parisi, G. and Ricci-Tersenghi, F. and Rizzo, T.},\ntitle={Loop expansion around the Bethe approximation through the M-layer construction},\njournal={Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={2017},\nnumber={11},\ndoi={10.1088/1742-5468/aa8c3c},\nart_number={113303},\nnote={cited By 6},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85038617432&doi=10.1088%2f1742-5468%2faa8c3c&partnerID=40&md5=94f9adaa9fe1a6329cdd1f072b73c13e},\nabstract={For every physical model defined on a generic graph or factor graph, the Bethe M-layer construction allows building a different model for which the Bethe approximation is exact in the large M limit, and coincides with the original model for . The perturbative series is then expressed by a diagrammatic loop expansion in terms of so-called fat diagrams. Our motivation is to study some important second-order phase transitions that do exist on the Bethe lattice, but are either qualitatively different or absent in the corresponding fully connected case. In this case, the standard approach based on a perturbative expansion around the naive mean field theory (essentially a fully connected model) fails. On physical grounds, we expect that when the construction is applied to a lattice in finite dimension there is a small region of the external parameters, close to the Bethe critical point, where strong deviations from mean-field behavior will be observed. In this region, the expansion for the corrections diverges, and can be the starting point for determining the correct non-mean-field critical exponents using renormalization group arguments. In the end, we will show that the critical series for the generic observable can be expressed as a sum of Feynman diagrams with the same numerical prefactors of field theories. However, the contribution of a given diagram is not evaluated by associating Gaussian propagators to its lines, as in field theories: one has to consider the graph as a portion of the original lattice, replacing the internal lines with appropriate one-dimensional chains, and attaching to the internal points the appropriate number of infinite-size Bethe trees to restore the correct local connectivity of the original model. The actual contribution of each (fat) diagram is the so-called line-connected observable, which also includes contributions from sub-diagrams with appropriate prefactors. In order to compute the corrections near to the critical point, Feynman diagrams (with their symmetry factors) can be read directly from the appropriate field-theoretical literature; the computation of momentum integrals is also quite similar; the extra work consists of computing the line-connected observable of the associated fat diagram in the limit of all lines becoming infinitely long. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd and SISSA Medialab srl.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={17425468},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n For every physical model defined on a generic graph or factor graph, the Bethe M-layer construction allows building a different model for which the Bethe approximation is exact in the large M limit, and coincides with the original model for . The perturbative series is then expressed by a diagrammatic loop expansion in terms of so-called fat diagrams. Our motivation is to study some important second-order phase transitions that do exist on the Bethe lattice, but are either qualitatively different or absent in the corresponding fully connected case. In this case, the standard approach based on a perturbative expansion around the naive mean field theory (essentially a fully connected model) fails. On physical grounds, we expect that when the construction is applied to a lattice in finite dimension there is a small region of the external parameters, close to the Bethe critical point, where strong deviations from mean-field behavior will be observed. In this region, the expansion for the corrections diverges, and can be the starting point for determining the correct non-mean-field critical exponents using renormalization group arguments. In the end, we will show that the critical series for the generic observable can be expressed as a sum of Feynman diagrams with the same numerical prefactors of field theories. However, the contribution of a given diagram is not evaluated by associating Gaussian propagators to its lines, as in field theories: one has to consider the graph as a portion of the original lattice, replacing the internal lines with appropriate one-dimensional chains, and attaching to the internal points the appropriate number of infinite-size Bethe trees to restore the correct local connectivity of the original model. The actual contribution of each (fat) diagram is the so-called line-connected observable, which also includes contributions from sub-diagrams with appropriate prefactors. In order to compute the corrections near to the critical point, Feynman diagrams (with their symmetry factors) can be read directly from the appropriate field-theoretical literature; the computation of momentum integrals is also quite similar; the extra work consists of computing the line-connected observable of the associated fat diagram in the limit of all lines becoming infinitely long. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd and SISSA Medialab srl.\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-equilibrium plasma kinetics of reacting CO: An improved state to state approach.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Pietanza, L.; Colonna, G.; and Capitelli, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 26(12). 2017.\n cited By 24\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Pietanza2017,\nauthor={Pietanza, L.D. and Colonna, G. and Capitelli, M.},\ntitle={Non-equilibrium plasma kinetics of reacting CO: An improved state to state approach},\njournal={Plasma Sources Science and Technology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={26},\nnumber={12},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6595/aa93bd},\nart_number={125007},\nnote={cited By 24},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85041132547&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6595%2faa93bd&partnerID=40&md5=231d408b9889dad1235bc7d3fcbdec9a},\nabstract={Non-equilibrium plasma kinetics of reacting CO for conditions typically met in microwave discharges have been developed based on the coupling of excited state kinetics and the Boltzmann equation for the electron energy distribution function (EEDF). Particular attention is given to the insertion in the vibrational kinetics of a complete set of electron molecule resonant processes linking the whole vibrational ladder of the CO molecule, as well as to the role of Boudouard reaction, i.e. the process of forming CO2 by two vibrationally excited CO molecules, in shaping the vibrational distribution of CO and promoting reaction channels assisted by vibrational excitation (pure vibrational mechanisms, PVM). PVM mechanisms can become competitive with electron impact dissociation processes (DEM) in the activation of CO. A case study reproducing the conditions of a microwave discharge has been considered following the coupled kinetics also in the post discharge conditions. Results include the evolution of EEDF in discharge and post discharge conditions highlighting the role of superelastic vibrational and electronic collisions in shaping the EEDF. Moreover, PVM rate coefficients and DEM ones are studied as a function of gas temperature, showing a non-Arrhenius behavior, i.e. the rate coefficients increase with decreasing gas temperature as a result of a vibrational-vibrational (V-V) pumping up mechanism able to form plateaux in the vibrational distribution function. The accuracy of the results is discussed in particular in connection to the present knowledge of the activation energy of the Boudouard process. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09630252},\ncoden={PSTEE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Impact of Precatalyst Activation on Suzuki-Miyaura Catalyst-Transfer Polymerizations: New Mechanistic Scenarios for Pre-transmetalation Events.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Grisorio, R.; and Suranna, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ACS Macro Letters, 6(11): 1251-1256. 2017.\n cited By 8\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Grisorio20171251,\nauthor={Grisorio, R. and Suranna, G.P.},\ntitle={Impact of Precatalyst Activation on Suzuki-Miyaura Catalyst-Transfer Polymerizations: New Mechanistic Scenarios for Pre-transmetalation Events},\njournal={ACS Macro Letters},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={6},\nnumber={11},\npages={1251-1256},\ndoi={10.1021/acsmacrolett.7b00696},\nnote={cited By 8},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85034735695&doi=10.1021%2facsmacrolett.7b00696&partnerID=40&md5=82a2f846b85264ea556c922ea5d8ac18},\nabstract={The relevance of LnPdX2 precatalyst activation on the Suzuki-Miyaura reaction course was investigated in the case of catalyst-transfer polymerizations. A catalytic study, backed up by theoretical calculations, allowed to ascertain the coexistence of a neutral and an anionic mechanistic pathways in the precatalyst activation, in which the bulky tBu3P external ligand plays a crucial role. The fine-tuning of the catalytic conditions can steer the activation step toward the anionic pathway, leading to the full control over the polymerization course. While providing insights and perspectives into the catalyst-transfer polymerizations, these results uncover unexplored scenarios for the pre-transmetalation events of Suzuki-Miyaura reactions contributing to its full understanding. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={21611653},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surface-tension-confined fluidics on Parylene C coated paper substrate.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Scarpa, E.; Dattoma, T.; Calcagnile, P.; Blasi, L.; Qualtieri, A.; Rizzi, F.; and De Vittorio, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2017.\n cited By 1\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Surface-tension-confined$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@CONFERENCE{Scarpa2017259,\nauthor={Scarpa, E. and Dattoma, T. and Calcagnile, P. and Blasi, L. and Qualtieri, A. and Rizzi, F. and De Vittorio, M.},\ntitle={Surface-tension-confined fluidics on Parylene C coated paper substrate},\njournal={2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Nanotechnology, NANO 2017},\nyear={2017},\npages={259-262},\ndoi={10.1109/NANO.2017.8117418},\nart_number={8117418},\nnote={cited By 1},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85041240703&doi=10.1109%2fNANO.2017.8117418&partnerID=40&md5=c6eae20a41b82e31855f5cc625986b87},\nabstract={We report a very simple and fast method to develop a fluidic system on Parylene C coated paper, based on fabrication of surface-tension-confined channels. As described here, the proposed method can be applied to fast fabrication of reusable and cheap analytical devices, as an alternative to disposable fluidic devices on paper. © 2017 IEEE.},\npublisher={Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.},\nisbn={9781509030286},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morphomechanical and structural changes induced by ROCK inhibitor in breast cancer cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cascione, M.; De Matteis, V.; Toma, C.; Pellegrino, P.; Leporatti, S.; and Rinaldi, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Experimental Cell Research, 360(2): 303-309. 2017.\n cited By 15\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Cascione2017303,\nauthor={Cascione, M. and De Matteis, V. and Toma, C.C. and Pellegrino, P. and Leporatti, S. and Rinaldi, R.},\ntitle={Morphomechanical and structural changes induced by ROCK inhibitor in breast cancer cells},\njournal={Experimental Cell Research},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={360},\nnumber={2},\npages={303-309},\ndoi={10.1016/j.yexcr.2017.09.020},\nnote={cited By 15},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029715824&doi=10.1016%2fj.yexcr.2017.09.020&partnerID=40&md5=e5fc48a1fe005106bd6864a68cc4ed00},\nabstract={The EMT phenomenon is based on tumour progression. The cells lose their physiologic phenotype and assumed a mesenchymal phenotype characterized by an increased migratory capacity, invasiveness and high resistance to apoptosis. In this process, RHO family regulates the activation or suppression of ROCK (Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase) which in turn regulates the cytoskeleton dynamics. However, while the biochemical mechanisms are widely investigated, a comprehensive and careful estimation of biomechanical changes has not been extensively addressed. In this work, we used a strong ROCK inhibitor, Y-27632, to evaluate the effects of inhibition on living breast cancer epithelial cells by a biomechanical approach. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) was used to estimate changes of cellular elasticity, quantified by Young's modulus parameter. The morphometric alterations were analyzed by AFM topographies and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM). Our study revealed a significant modification in the Young's modulus after treatment, especially as regards cytoskeletal region. Our evidences suggest that the use of Y-27632 enhanced the cell rigidity, preventing cell migration and arrested the metastasization process representing a potential powerful factor for cancer treatment. © 2017 Elsevier Inc.},\npublisher={Elsevier Inc.},\nissn={00144827},\ncoden={ECREA},\npubmed_id={28935466},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entanglement critical length at the many-body localization transition.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Pietracaprina, F.; Parisi, G.; Mariano, A.; Pascazio, S.; and Scardicchio, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, 2017(11). 2017.\n cited By 14\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Entanglement$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Pietracaprina2017,\nauthor={Pietracaprina, F. and Parisi, G. and Mariano, A. and Pascazio, S. and Scardicchio, A.},\ntitle={Entanglement critical length at the many-body localization transition},\njournal={Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={2017},\nnumber={11},\ndoi={10.1088/1742-5468/aa9338},\nart_number={113102},\nnote={cited By 14},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85038623740&doi=10.1088%2f1742-5468%2faa9338&partnerID=40&md5=553a7c926eb3c0d851bb1d9c1a9793f3},\nabstract={We study the details of the distribution of the entanglement spectrum (eigenvalues of the reduced density matrix) of a disordered spin chain exhibiting a many-body localization (MBL) transition. In the thermalizing region we identify the evolution under increasing system size of the eigenvalue distribution function, whose thermodynamic limit is close to (but possibly different from) the Marchenko-Pastur distribution. From the analysis we extract a correlation length Ls(h) determining the minimum system size to enter the asymptotic region. We find that Ls(h) diverges at the MBL transition. We discuss the nature of the subleading corrections to the entanglement spectrum distribution and to the entanglement entropy. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd and SISSA Medialab srl.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={17425468},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Self-powered catalytic microfluidic platforms for fluid delivery.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Zizzari, A.; Bianco, M.; del Mercato, L.; Carraro, M.; Bonchio, M.; Frigione, M.; Montagna, F.; Gigli, G.; Viola, I.; and Arima, V.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 532: 257-262. 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Zizzari2017257,\nauthor={Zizzari, A. and Bianco, M. and del Mercato, L.L. and Carraro, M. and Bonchio, M. and Frigione, M. and Montagna, F. and Gigli, G. and Viola, I. and Arima, V.},\ntitle={Self-powered catalytic microfluidic platforms for fluid delivery},\njournal={Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={532},\npages={257-262},\ndoi={10.1016/j.colsurfa.2017.05.009},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019547567&doi=10.1016%2fj.colsurfa.2017.05.009&partnerID=40&md5=4e1a891251167e1015d864797dbf3f40},\nabstract={The realization of microfluidic platforms with liquid pumping and fluid transport independent on external power sources is the goal of a major part of research in the lab-on-chip (LOC) field. Autonomous pumping, indeed, has a strong impact on the cost, usability and portability of LOCs. In this context, power-free pumping is exploited herein by the use of chemically-responsive flexible thin membranes (TMs) as tool to push liquids inside the microchannels of a LOC platform. The assembled device consists of a closed poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) micro-chamber in which H2O2 dismutation occurs by an artificial catalase (ACat) system, evolving oxygen and generating a pressure gradient. This pressure is then used to push a liquid contained within an upper chamber and inject it into a tailored microfluidic channel. The two chambers are overlapped and separated by a PDMS TM, whose flexibility allows the conversion of the chemical energy into mechanical forces. Thanks to the fine-tuning of the reaction conditions by modulating the ACat catalyst and/or reagents concentrations, a precise control over the injection time and forces of the liquid can be achieved. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={09277757},\ncoden={CPEAE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comparison between photoemitting and colloidal properties of nanodiamond particles.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cicala, G.; Velardi, L.; Palazzo, G.; Valentini, A.; Perna, G.; and Capozzi, V.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 532: 493-500. 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Cicala2017493,\nauthor={Cicala, G. and Velardi, L. and Palazzo, G. and Valentini, A. and Perna, G. and Capozzi, V.},\ntitle={Comparison between photoemitting and colloidal properties of nanodiamond particles},\njournal={Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={532},\npages={493-500},\ndoi={10.1016/j.colsurfa.2017.04.018},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018634437&doi=10.1016%2fj.colsurfa.2017.04.018&partnerID=40&md5=37f1b3965c5752a0dcbefc7be9e8d499},\nabstract={In this paper, we present an investigation on two types of nanodiamond (ND) powders with average size of particles around 250 nm and having different sp2 (graphite phase) and sp3 (diamond phase) carbon contents. The ND surface modification is carried out by physical methods i.e. treatments in H2 microwave plasma. The quantum efficiency (QE) of photocathodes and the stability of aqueous dispersions are assessed by photoemission and zeta potential (ZP) measurements, respectively. The resultant hydrogenated surface affects in the solid state the QE of ND-based photocathodes and in solution the particle ZP. The effect of the hydrogen treatment is beneficial inducing an enhancement of photocathode QE and a corresponding increase of the ZP. A schematized energy diagram is proposed to illustrate and explain the strong correlation between QE and ZP parameters. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={09277757},\ncoden={CPEAE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thermoplasmonic Effects in Gain-Assisted Nanoparticle Solutions.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Palermo, G.; Pagnotto, D.; Ricciardi, L.; Pezzi, L.; La Deda, M.; and De Luca, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 121(43): 24185-24191. 2017.\n cited By 9\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Palermo201724185,\nauthor={Palermo, G. and Pagnotto, D. and Ricciardi, L. and Pezzi, L. and La Deda, M. and De Luca, A.},\ntitle={Thermoplasmonic Effects in Gain-Assisted Nanoparticle Solutions},\njournal={Journal of Physical Chemistry C},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={121},\nnumber={43},\npages={24185-24191},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b08186},\nnote={cited By 9},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85032788944&doi=10.1021%2facs.jpcc.7b08186&partnerID=40&md5=4b844e2a4da66e6eb1a7239cd6ca1621},\nabstract={We report a detailed characterization of the photoinduced heating observed in gain-assisted solutions of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). AuNPs, with sizes ranging from 14 to 48 nm and concentration of 2.5 × 10-10 M, are exposed to different intensity values of a resonant continuous laser (532 nm), used to excite their localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), responsible for the photogeneration process. In this way the optimal conditions to achieve the maximum temperature variation with the least laser dosage are obtained. By addition of an organic dye to the solutions, whose emission band overlaps to the LSPR, we found that the contribution to the photothermal efficiency is enhanced if the solutions are excited at 405 nm. This happens in the case of smaller NPs, due to a strong coupling effect between the two subunits, which causes an increase of the extinction cross section of the whole gain-assisted system. On the other hand, for the larger AuNPs, an opposite behavior is found: a loss compensation mechanism, based on a resonant energy transfer process from gain units to plasmonic nanoparticles, limits the increase of the absorption cross section with a consequent lowering of the photothermal efficiency. The presented quantitative analysis of a dispersion of AuNPs results as fundamental for biomedical applications as well as for integrated plasmonic devices based on loss compensation effects, where the impact of undesirable thermal effects cannot be ignored. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19327447},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rapid Sonochemical Approach Produces Functionalized Fe3O4 Nanoparticles with Excellent Magnetic, Colloidal, and Relaxivity Properties for MRI Application.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Neto, D.; Freire, R.; Gallo, J.; Freire, T.; Queiroz, D.; Ricardo, N.; Vasconcelos, I.; Mele, G.; Carbone, L.; Mazzetto, S.; Bañobre-López, M.; and Fechine, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 121(43): 24206-24222. 2017.\n cited By 17\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Neto201724206,\nauthor={Neto, D.M.A. and Freire, R.M. and Gallo, J. and Freire, T.M. and Queiroz, D.C. and Ricardo, N.M.P.S. and Vasconcelos, I.F. and Mele, G. and Carbone, L. and Mazzetto, S.E. and Bañobre-López, M. and Fechine, P.B.A.},\ntitle={Rapid Sonochemical Approach Produces Functionalized Fe3O4 Nanoparticles with Excellent Magnetic, Colloidal, and Relaxivity Properties for MRI Application},\njournal={Journal of Physical Chemistry C},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={121},\nnumber={43},\npages={24206-24222},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b04941},\nnote={cited By 17},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85032792062&doi=10.1021%2facs.jpcc.7b04941&partnerID=40&md5=9ee615a05180a0d3a731ba883fec942c},\nabstract={Functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as a promising contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Their synthesis and functionalization methodology strongly affect their performance in vivo. The methodology most used in the literature for the synthesis of Fe3O4 NPs is thermal decomposition, which has proven to be time-consuming, expensive, and laborious, as it requires further ligand exchange strategies to transfer the as-synthesized nanoparticles from organic to aqueous solvents. This work describes a rapid and facile sonochemical methodology to synthesize and functionalize Fe3O4 NPs with excellent physicochemical properties for MRI. This sonochemistry approach was used to produce, in 12 min, Fe3O4 NPs functionalized with polysodium acrylate (PAANa), trisodium citrate (CIT), branched polyethylenimine (BPEI), and sodium oleate. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that the NPs were composed of a single inverse spinel phase with an average diameter of 9-11 nm and a narrow size distribution. Mössbauer spectroscopy and magnetic measurements confirmed that the obtained NPs were transitioning to the superparamagnetic regime and possessed excellent magnetization saturation values (59-77 emu/g). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy proved that the sonochemistry approach provided conditions that induced a strong interaction between Fe3O4 and the coating agents. Furthermore, dynamic light-scattering experiments evidenced that samples coated with PAANa, CIT, and BPEI possess colloidal stability in aqueous solvents. Emphasis must be placed on PAANa-coated NPs, which also presented remarkable colloidal stability under simulated physiological conditions. Finally, the obtained NPs exhibited great potential to be applied as an MRI contrast agent. The transverse relaxivity values of the NPs synthesized in this work (277-439 mM-1 s-1) were greater than those of commercial NPs and those prepared using other methodologies. Therefore, this work represents significant progress in the preparation of Fe3O4 NPs, providing a method to prepare high-quality materials in a rapid, cost-effective, and facile manner. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19327447},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n Functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as a promising contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Their synthesis and functionalization methodology strongly affect their performance in vivo. The methodology most used in the literature for the synthesis of Fe3O4 NPs is thermal decomposition, which has proven to be time-consuming, expensive, and laborious, as it requires further ligand exchange strategies to transfer the as-synthesized nanoparticles from organic to aqueous solvents. This work describes a rapid and facile sonochemical methodology to synthesize and functionalize Fe3O4 NPs with excellent physicochemical properties for MRI. This sonochemistry approach was used to produce, in 12 min, Fe3O4 NPs functionalized with polysodium acrylate (PAANa), trisodium citrate (CIT), branched polyethylenimine (BPEI), and sodium oleate. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that the NPs were composed of a single inverse spinel phase with an average diameter of 9-11 nm and a narrow size distribution. Mössbauer spectroscopy and magnetic measurements confirmed that the obtained NPs were transitioning to the superparamagnetic regime and possessed excellent magnetization saturation values (59-77 emu/g). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy proved that the sonochemistry approach provided conditions that induced a strong interaction between Fe3O4 and the coating agents. Furthermore, dynamic light-scattering experiments evidenced that samples coated with PAANa, CIT, and BPEI possess colloidal stability in aqueous solvents. Emphasis must be placed on PAANa-coated NPs, which also presented remarkable colloidal stability under simulated physiological conditions. Finally, the obtained NPs exhibited great potential to be applied as an MRI contrast agent. The transverse relaxivity values of the NPs synthesized in this work (277-439 mM-1 s-1) were greater than those of commercial NPs and those prepared using other methodologies. Therefore, this work represents significant progress in the preparation of Fe3O4 NPs, providing a method to prepare high-quality materials in a rapid, cost-effective, and facile manner. © 2017 American Chemical Society.\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tunable Black Gold: Controlling the Near-Field Coupling of Immobilized Au Nanoparticles Embedded in Mesoporous Silica Capsules.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n ElKabbash, M.; Sousa-Castillo, A.; Nguyen, Q.; Mariño-Fernández, R.; Hoffman, N.; Correa-Duarte, M.; and Strangi, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Advanced Optical Materials, 5(21). 2017.\n cited By 12\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{ElKabbash2017,\nauthor={ElKabbash, M. and Sousa-Castillo, A. and Nguyen, Q. and Mariño-Fernández, R. and Hoffman, N. and Correa-Duarte, M.A. and Strangi, G.},\ntitle={Tunable Black Gold: Controlling the Near-Field Coupling of Immobilized Au Nanoparticles Embedded in Mesoporous Silica Capsules},\njournal={Advanced Optical Materials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={5},\nnumber={21},\ndoi={10.1002/adom.201700617},\nart_number={1700617},\nnote={cited By 12},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85032662411&doi=10.1002%2fadom.201700617&partnerID=40&md5=30fb64598e89d783433ce2aaee532735},\nabstract={Efficient light-to-heat conversion is central for various applications such as thermo-photovoltaics and solar steam generation. Although metals can strongly absorb light and generate heat, their free electrons shield the electric field before any substantial penetration in the metal. Excitation of surface plasmons can suppress metal reflection and convert it into a black metal, for example, black gold. In this work, mesoporous silica capsules grafted with immobilized Au nanoparticles (NPs) with different sizes via controlled chemical synthesis are synthesized. It is shown that changing the size of immobilized NPs modifies the interparticle coupling strength, thus, modifying the NPs absorption. The broadness of the plasmon resonance is tuned across the visible, near-infrared, and short wavelength infrared regions. The ability to control the broadness of black gold absorption is not possible in other systems based on bottom-up synthesis. The proposed approach broadens the possibilities of utilizing black gold in many applications such as thermo-photovoltaics, and solar energy harvesting especially in hybrid solar converters. © 2017 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim},\npublisher={Wiley-VCH Verlag},\nissn={21951071},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vibrational kinetics of electronically excited states in H2 discharges.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Colonna, G.; Pietanza, L.; D’Ammando, G.; Celiberto, R.; Capitelli, M.; and Laricchiuta, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n European Physical Journal D, 71(11). 2017.\n cited By 11\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Colonna2017,\nauthor={Colonna, G. and Pietanza, L.D. and D’Ammando, G. and Celiberto, R. and Capitelli, M. and Laricchiuta, A.},\ntitle={Vibrational kinetics of electronically excited states in H2 discharges},\njournal={European Physical Journal D},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={71},\nnumber={11},\ndoi={10.1140/epjd/e2017-80080-3},\nart_number={279},\nnote={cited By 11},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85034807307&doi=10.1140%2fepjd%2fe2017-80080-3&partnerID=40&md5=c5c34d5a64f79c3478e89f3e3c84bf58},\nabstract={Abstract: The evolution of atmospheric pressure hydrogen plasma under the action of repetitively ns electrical pulse has been investigated using a 0D state-to-state kinetic model that self-consistently couples the master equation of heavy particles and the Boltzmann equation for free electrons. The kinetic model includes, together with atomic hydrogen states and the vibrational kinetics of H2 ground state, vibrational levels of singlet states, accounting for the collisional quenching, having a relevant role because of the high pressure. The mechanisms of excitations, radiative decay and collisional quenching involving the excited H2 states and the corresponding cross sections, integrated over the non-equilibrium electron energy distribution function (EEDF) to obtain kinetic rates, are discussed in the light of the kinetic simulation results, i.e. the time evolution during the pulse of the plasma composition, of the EEDF and of the vibrational distributions of ground and singlet excited states. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]. © 2017, EDP Sciences, SIF, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.},\npublisher={Springer New York LLC},\nissn={14346060},\ncoden={EPJDF},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Resonant charge exchange for H–H+ in Debye plasmas.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Laricchiuta, A.; Colonna, G.; Capitelli, M.; Kosarim, A.; and Smirnov, B.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n European Physical Journal D, 71(11). 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Resonant$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Laricchiuta2017,\nauthor={Laricchiuta, A. and Colonna, G. and Capitelli, M. and Kosarim, A. and Smirnov, B.M.},\ntitle={Resonant charge exchange for H–H+ in Debye plasmas},\njournal={European Physical Journal D},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={71},\nnumber={11},\ndoi={10.1140/epjd/e2017-80070-5},\nart_number={265},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85033470062&doi=10.1140%2fepjd%2fe2017-80070-5&partnerID=40&md5=db8b60cc53f88236b48f420a3e469548},\nabstract={Abstract: The dynamics of resonant charge exchange in proton–hydrogen collisions embedded in plasma is investigated in the framework of the asymptotic approach, modified to account for the effect of Debye–Hückel screening in particle interactions. The cross sections exhibit a marked dependence on the Debye length in regimes of severe plasma confinement. Processes involving excited states H(n)–H+ are also discussed. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]. © 2017, EDP Sciences, SIF, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.},\npublisher={Springer New York LLC},\nissn={14346060},\ncoden={EPJDF},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestones coated with photocatalytic TiO2 to enhance building surface with self-cleaning and depolluting abilities.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Calia, A.; Lettieri, M.; Masieri, M.; Pal, S.; Licciulli, A.; and Arima, V.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Cleaner Production, 165: 1036-1047. 2017.\n cited By 33\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Limestones$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Calia20171036,\nauthor={Calia, A. and Lettieri, M. and Masieri, M. and Pal, S. and Licciulli, A. and Arima, V.},\ntitle={Limestones coated with photocatalytic TiO2 to enhance building surface with self-cleaning and depolluting abilities},\njournal={Journal of Cleaner Production},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={165},\npages={1036-1047},\ndoi={10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.07.193},\nnote={cited By 33},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028042406&doi=10.1016%2fj.jclepro.2017.07.193&partnerID=40&md5=62afb682e5c38920599dad93d4e0d84d},\nabstract={Natural stones with self-cleaning and depolluting abilities are appealing to preserve building façades in polluted urban sites and simultaneously to provide air-purification. Coating with photocatalytic Titanium dioxide is promising at this purpose; nonetheless, stone coating issues need better insights to support large-scale applications. In this paper, photocatalytic surfaces of two limestones having different roughnessess and porosities, are investigated by comparing coatings obtained from either water and alcohol based colloidal suspensions of TiO2 nanoparticles, which were synthetized by sol gel and hydrothermal process and sprayed with different loads on the stone surface. A commercial water-based TiO2 sol was also used. The study aims to assess the role of the substrates, the nature of the titania dispersions and the TiO2 loads, in determining characteristics and properties of the photocatalytic stone surfaces, in order to obtain suited coatings for real applications on buildings. Colorimetry detected negligible colour changes on both stone surfaces due to the coatings. A photodegradation test of Rhodamine B recorded a high self-cleaning efficiency on the coated surfaces, irrespective of the stones, the alcohol and water based suspensions, and their TiO2 loads. Conversely, the efficiency in a NOx abatement test was dependent on the porosity and roughness of the stones. ESEM-EDS on the applied coatings and XRD on the TiO2 nanopowders identified critical issues in the coating morphology and presence of by-products relating to the preparation of the sols, which may have implications in the durability performances. The overall results showed that all the obtained coatings were able to deliver photocatalytic surface of both limestones, which have a potential to be implemented as eco-efficient materials on buildings. Nonetheless, higher air purification ability issued for the limestone with higher porosity and roughness and the experimental TiO2 water-based sol performed better than the alcoholic and commercial ones as regards the coating morphology and absence of by-products. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={09596526},\ncoden={JCROE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n Natural stones with self-cleaning and depolluting abilities are appealing to preserve building façades in polluted urban sites and simultaneously to provide air-purification. Coating with photocatalytic Titanium dioxide is promising at this purpose; nonetheless, stone coating issues need better insights to support large-scale applications. In this paper, photocatalytic surfaces of two limestones having different roughnessess and porosities, are investigated by comparing coatings obtained from either water and alcohol based colloidal suspensions of TiO2 nanoparticles, which were synthetized by sol gel and hydrothermal process and sprayed with different loads on the stone surface. A commercial water-based TiO2 sol was also used. The study aims to assess the role of the substrates, the nature of the titania dispersions and the TiO2 loads, in determining characteristics and properties of the photocatalytic stone surfaces, in order to obtain suited coatings for real applications on buildings. Colorimetry detected negligible colour changes on both stone surfaces due to the coatings. A photodegradation test of Rhodamine B recorded a high self-cleaning efficiency on the coated surfaces, irrespective of the stones, the alcohol and water based suspensions, and their TiO2 loads. Conversely, the efficiency in a NOx abatement test was dependent on the porosity and roughness of the stones. ESEM-EDS on the applied coatings and XRD on the TiO2 nanopowders identified critical issues in the coating morphology and presence of by-products relating to the preparation of the sols, which may have implications in the durability performances. The overall results showed that all the obtained coatings were able to deliver photocatalytic surface of both limestones, which have a potential to be implemented as eco-efficient materials on buildings. Nonetheless, higher air purification ability issued for the limestone with higher porosity and roughness and the experimental TiO2 water-based sol performed better than the alcoholic and commercial ones as regards the coating morphology and absence of by-products. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-electrochemical approach for the assembly of platinum nanoparticles/polypyrrole nanowire composite with electrocatalytic effect on dopamine oxidation.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Mazzotta, E.; Caroli, A.; Primiceri, E.; Monteduro, A.; Maruccio, G.; and Malitesta, C.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 21(12): 3495-3504. 2017.\n cited By 10\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"All-electrochemical$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Mazzotta20173495,\nauthor={Mazzotta, E. and Caroli, A. and Primiceri, E. and Monteduro, A.G. and Maruccio, G. and Malitesta, C.},\ntitle={All-electrochemical approach for the assembly of platinum nanoparticles/polypyrrole nanowire composite with electrocatalytic effect on dopamine oxidation},\njournal={Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={21},\nnumber={12},\npages={3495-3504},\ndoi={10.1007/s10008-017-3693-1},\nnote={cited By 10},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85023780462&doi=10.1007%2fs10008-017-3693-1&partnerID=40&md5=10f3afeb9ff19c88811027674704d953},\nabstract={In the present study, a composite material consisting of polypyrrole nanowires (PPyNWs) and platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) has been developed by an all-electrochemical approach and proved to be highly effective for electrochemical determination of dopamine (DA). PPyNWs are electropolymerized by a template-free method, and PtNPs are subsequently electrodeposited by cyclic voltammetry. Chemical characterization by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy showed the effective PtNP immobilization on polymer nanowires discriminating at the same time Pt species deposited and revealing the occurrence of polypyrrole-PtNP interaction. The morphology of the composite material was characterized using scanning electron microscopy that showed spherical Pt nanoparticles well distributed within PPy-NW network. DA detection was performed by differential pulse voltammetry technique obtaining satisfactory performances in terms of linear range (1–77 μM), sensitivity, reproducibility (RSD 2.7%), and detection limit (0.6 μM). The electrocatalytic role of PtNPs in DA electroxidation process is clearly demonstrated by the comparison with PPyNWs only. Moreover, no significant response is observed in the presence of common interference as ascorbic acid and uric acid, which may coexist with DA in biological fluids, demonstrating a good selectivity toward DA. Moreover, DA was detected in human serum samples spiked obtaining a satisfactory recovery of 94%. A synergistic effect involving both PtNPs and PPyNWs is invoked for explaining the observed electrocatalytic activity. © 2017, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany.},\npublisher={Springer New York LLC},\nissn={14328488},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n From capacitance-controlled to diffusion-controlled electrochromism in one-dimensional shape-tailored tungsten oxide nanocrystals.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Giannuzzi, R.; Scarfiello, R.; Sibillano, T.; Nobile, C.; Grillo, V.; Giannini, C.; Cozzoli, P.; and Manca, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nano Energy, 41: 634-645. 2017.\n cited By 24\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Giannuzzi2017634,\nauthor={Giannuzzi, R. and Scarfiello, R. and Sibillano, T. and Nobile, C. and Grillo, V. and Giannini, C. and Cozzoli, P.D. and Manca, M.},\ntitle={From capacitance-controlled to diffusion-controlled electrochromism in one-dimensional shape-tailored tungsten oxide nanocrystals},\njournal={Nano Energy},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={41},\npages={634-645},\ndoi={10.1016/j.nanoen.2017.09.058},\nnote={cited By 24},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031492613&doi=10.1016%2fj.nanoen.2017.09.058&partnerID=40&md5=404e42415e26fceb5242a4137b5d2152},\nabstract={The engineering of electrochemically active films based on structurally and geometrically controlled transition-metal oxide nanocrystals holds promise for the development of a new generation of energy-efficient dynamic windows that may enable a spectrally selective control of sunlight transmission over the near-infrared regime. Herein, the different spectro-electrochemical signatures of two sets of engineered nanotextured electrodes made of distinct anisotropic-shaped tungsten oxide building blocks are comparatively investigated. The electrodes were fabricated starting from corresponding one-dimensional colloidal nanocrystals, namely solid and longitudinally carved nanorods, respectively, which featured identical crystal phase and lattice orientation, but exposed two distinct space-filled volume structures with subtly different lattice parameters and nonequivalent types of accessible surfaces. The shape of nanocrystalline building blocks greatly impacted on the fundamental electrochemical charge-storage mechanisms and, hence on the electrochromic response of these electrodes, due to concomitant bulk and surface-structure effects that could not be entirely traced to mere differences in surface-to-volume ratio. Electrodes made of carved nanorods accommodated more than 80% of the total charge through surface-capacitance mechanisms. This unique prerogative was ultimately demonstrated to enable an outstanding spectral selectivity as well as an extremely efficient dynamic modulation of the optical transmittance at near-infrared frequencies (~ 80% in the range 700–1600 nm). © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={22112855},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inter-level carrier dynamics and photocurrent generation in large band gap quantum dot solar cell by multistep growth.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Tasco, V.; Cretì, A.; Taurino, A.; Cola, A.; Catalano, M.; Salhi, A.; Che, Z.; Kim, M.; Lomascolo, M.; and Passaseo, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 171: 142-147. 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Tasco2017142,\nauthor={Tasco, V. and Cretì, A. and Taurino, A. and Cola, A. and Catalano, M. and Salhi, A. and Che, Z. and Kim, M.J. and Lomascolo, M. and Passaseo, A.},\ntitle={Inter-level carrier dynamics and photocurrent generation in large band gap quantum dot solar cell by multistep growth},\njournal={Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={171},\npages={142-147},\ndoi={10.1016/j.solmat.2017.06.045},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021403922&doi=10.1016%2fj.solmat.2017.06.045&partnerID=40&md5=7767731f060f6be3dec6a9f5c7de8d4c},\nabstract={In this work we present a solar cell structure where the concept of intermediate band is exploited by a high energy barrier AlGaAs material with embedded InAs-based quantum dots via a multistep growth approach. In this way the intrinsic issues related to different surface kinetics of involved species (Ga, In and Al adatoms) and affecting crystal quality are successfully overcome. With respect to energy band engineering of the cell, this growth approach introduces a two-dimensional quaternary layer and consequently an additional energy band, between the host junction and the dot energy levels. This band results strongly related to the quantum dot states by thermal transferring and inter-level filling processes. Moreover, low temperature (up to 100 K) photocurrent generation via additional infrared absorption is promoted by the employed band engineering, thus representing an effective method to extend intermediate band solar cell design flexibility. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={09270248},\ncoden={SEMCE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Associated with Multivariate Analysis Applied to Discriminate Fertilizers of Different Nature.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Senesi, G.; Romano, R.; Marangoni, B.; Nicolodelli, G.; Villas-Boas, P.; Benites, V.; and Milori, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Applied Spectroscopy, 84(5): 923-928. 2017.\n cited By 9\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Senesi2017923,\nauthor={Senesi, G.S. and Romano, R.A. and Marangoni, B.S. and Nicolodelli, G. and Villas-Boas, P.R. and Benites, V.M. and Milori, D.M.B.P.},\ntitle={Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Associated with Multivariate Analysis Applied to Discriminate Fertilizers of Different Nature},\njournal={Journal of Applied Spectroscopy},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={84},\nnumber={5},\npages={923-928},\ndoi={10.1007/s10812-017-0566-4},\nnote={cited By 9},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85034016297&doi=10.1007%2fs10812-017-0566-4&partnerID=40&md5=b118fdea20d3d0ea14ec8fbe22b730d0},\nabstract={A number of phosphate rocks and organomineral P fertilizers was analyzed comparatively by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in both single- and double-pulse modes associated with two chemometric methods, i.e., principal components analysis (PCA) and partial least squares regression (PLSR). PCA was demonstrated to be a valuable method for the identification of spectral differences between similar samples with only minor compositional differences. The raw and normalized LIBS spectra were able to provide effective identification and discrimination at a 95% confidence level and in good agreement with the reference concentrations. Results obtained confirm the promising potential of LIBS for the rapid classification of P fertilizers in situ. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.},\npublisher={Springer New York LLC},\nissn={00219037},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plasma generated RONS in cell culture medium for in vitro studies of eukaryotic cells on Tissue Engineering scaffolds.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Trizio, I.; Rizzi, V.; Gristina, R.; Sardella, E.; Cosma, P.; Francioso, E.; von Woedtke, T.; and Favia, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Processes and Polymers, 14(11). 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Trizio2017,\nauthor={Trizio, I. and Rizzi, V. and Gristina, R. and Sardella, E. and Cosma, P. and Francioso, E. and von Woedtke, T. and Favia, P.},\ntitle={Plasma generated RONS in cell culture medium for in vitro studies of eukaryotic cells on Tissue Engineering scaffolds},\njournal={Plasma Processes and Polymers},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={14},\nnumber={11},\ndoi={10.1002/ppap.201700014},\nart_number={1700014},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019941807&doi=10.1002%2fppap.201700014&partnerID=40&md5=c2db1d8db552d3e214dda0ea62557007},\nabstract={Cold plasmas are continuously developed for biomaterials engineering as well as for therapeutic treatments of cells and tissues. For this last application plasma activated media (PAM) and reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) gained attention as key players. Here, the use of cold atmospheric pressure (AP) plasma is described, for generating RONS in Dulbecco's Modified Eagles Medium (DMEM); superoxide anion ((Formula presented.)), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), nitrates ((Formula presented.)), and nitrites ((Formula presented.)) were detected. PAM was applied to Bone Marrow Stem Cells (BMSC) and SAOS-2 osteoblasts. Both native and plasma-modified polymeric scaffolds were used as three dimensional (3D) supports for cell cultures. The cell activity was found dependent on both PAM and cell type. BMSCs grown on plasma-coated scaffolds tolerated better PAM with respect to those on native scaffolds. © 2017 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim},\npublisher={Wiley-VCH Verlag},\nissn={16128850},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Excitation and time resolved spectroscopy of SAW harmonics up to GHz regime in photolithographed GaAs devices.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Rizzato, S.; Scigliuzzo, M.; Chiriaco, M.; Scarlino, P.; Monteduro, A.; Maruccio, C.; Tasco, V.; and Maruccio, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 27(12). 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Rizzato2017,\nauthor={Rizzato, S. and Scigliuzzo, M. and Chiriaco, M.S. and Scarlino, P. and Monteduro, A.G. and Maruccio, C. and Tasco, V. and Maruccio, G.},\ntitle={Excitation and time resolved spectroscopy of SAW harmonics up to GHz regime in photolithographed GaAs devices},\njournal={Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={27},\nnumber={12},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6439/aa8186},\nart_number={125002},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85038352512&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6439%2faa8186&partnerID=40&md5=0c4158cd0361e07e0822380bf740019c},\nabstract={In this work, we demonstrate the excitation of surface acoustic waves (SAW) harmonics up to GHz regime in photolitographed devices fabricated on gallium arsenide (GaAs) by acting on the IDT metallization ratio among the finger width and pitch. Specifically, we observed up to the 13th harmonic, which corresponds to a frequency of about 1.7 GHz. Moreover, we employed time-resolved spectroscopy for isolating the shape of the SAW bandpassfilter response (for each harmonic) eliminating the interference between acoustic and electromagnetic waves. Notably, the extracted SAW spectra are characterized by a bandwidth which remains constant for the different harmonic modes, unlike the case of traditional SAW filters (having a 0.5 metallization ratio) where the pass band δf = fo/np increaseswith theworking frequency. These results are relevant for applications where high frequencies and multiple harmonics excitation are desirable, or where quantitative measurements of the direct SAW signal are required.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09601317},\ncoden={JMMIE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transverse localization of light for single-mode and secure information transport.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Leonetti, M.; Karbasi, S.; Mafi, A.; Abaie, B.; Del Re, E.; and Ruocco, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@CONFERENCE{Leonetti20171,\nauthor={Leonetti, M. and Karbasi, S. and Mafi, A. and Abaie, B. and Del Re, E. and Ruocco, G.},\ntitle={Transverse localization of light for single-mode and secure information transport},\njournal={2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2017 - Proceedings},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={2017-January},\npages={1-2},\ndoi={10.1364/CLEO_QELS.2017.FTu3F.2},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85044215605&doi=10.1364%2fCLEO_QELS.2017.FTu3F.2&partnerID=40&md5=fef3b9b7f35c2330a561942572fef3f1},\nabstract={A single-photon beating with itself can produce even the most elaborate optical fringe pattern. However, the large amount of information enclosed in such a pattern is typically inaccessible, since the complete distribution can be visualized only after many detections. In fact this limitation is only true for delocalized patterns. Here we demonstrate how reconfigurable localized optical patterns allow to encode up to 6 bits of secure information in disorder-induced high transmission channels loaded with single photons. © 2017 IEEE.},\npublisher={Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.},\nisbn={9781943580279},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surface Traps in Colloidal Quantum Dots: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Perspective.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Giansante, C.; and Infante, I.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 8(20): 5209-5215. 2017.\n cited By 94\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Giansante20175209,\nauthor={Giansante, C. and Infante, I.},\ntitle={Surface Traps in Colloidal Quantum Dots: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Perspective},\njournal={Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={8},\nnumber={20},\npages={5209-5215},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.jpclett.7b02193},\nnote={cited By 94},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031780013&doi=10.1021%2facs.jpclett.7b02193&partnerID=40&md5=db5434a1d50eb0f4363a47a80c9f6e5d},\nabstract={Surface traps are ubiquitous to nanoscopic semiconductor materials. Understanding their atomistic origin and manipulating them chemically have capital importance to design defect-free colloidal quantum dots and make a leap forward in the development of efficient optoelectronic devices. Recent advances in computing power established computational chemistry as a powerful tool to describe accurately complex chemical species and nowadays it became conceivable to model colloidal quantum dots with realistic sizes and shapes. In this Perspective, we combine the knowledge gathered in recent experimental findings with the computation of quantum dot electronic structures. We analyze three different systems: namely, CdSe, PbS, and CsPbI3 as benchmark semiconductor nanocrystals showing how different types of trap states can form at their surface. In addition, we suggest experimental healing of such traps according to their chemical origin and nanocrystal composition. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19487185},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thermally evaporated hybrid perovskite for hetero-structured green light-emitting diodes.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Mariano, F.; Listorti, A.; Rizzo, A.; Colella, S.; Gigli, G.; and Mazzeo, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Applied Physics Letters, 111(16). 2017.\n cited By 8\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Mariano2017,\nauthor={Mariano, F. and Listorti, A. and Rizzo, A. and Colella, S. and Gigli, G. and Mazzeo, M.},\ntitle={Thermally evaporated hybrid perovskite for hetero-structured green light-emitting diodes},\njournal={Applied Physics Letters},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={111},\nnumber={16},\ndoi={10.1063/1.5001828},\nart_number={163301},\nnote={cited By 8},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031823709&doi=10.1063%2f1.5001828&partnerID=40&md5=e4845a654a3c40450ed937dd10c1d6da},\nabstract={Thermal evaporation of green-light emitting perovskite (MaPbBr3) films is reported. Morphological studies show that a soft thermal treatment is needed to induce an outstanding crystal growth and film organization. Hetero-structured light-emitting diodes, embedding as-deposited and annealed MAPbBr3 films as active layers, are fabricated and their performances are compared, highlighting that the perovskite evolution is strongly dependent on the growing substrate, too. © 2017 Author(s).},\npublisher={American Institute of Physics Inc.},\nissn={00036951},\ncoden={APPLA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Multilayered Magnetic Nanobeads for the Delivery of Peptides Molecules Triggered by Intracellular Proteases.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Quarta, A.; Rodio, M.; Cassani, M.; Gigli, G.; Pellegrino, T.; and Del Mercato, L.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 9(40): 35095-35104. 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Quarta201735095,\nauthor={Quarta, A. and Rodio, M. and Cassani, M. and Gigli, G. and Pellegrino, T. and Del Mercato, L.L.},\ntitle={Multilayered Magnetic Nanobeads for the Delivery of Peptides Molecules Triggered by Intracellular Proteases},\njournal={ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={40},\npages={35095-35104},\ndoi={10.1021/acsami.7b05709},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031301597&doi=10.1021%2facsami.7b05709&partnerID=40&md5=7f72c6665e2997d705adf5cb95eb6d1e},\nabstract={In this work, the versatility of layer-by-layer technology was combined with the magnetic response of iron oxide nanobeads to prepare magnetic mesostructures with a degradable multilayer shell into which a dye quenched ovalbumin conjugate (DQ-OVA) was loaded. The system was specifically designed to prove the protease sensitivity of the hybrid mesoscale system and the easy detection of the ovalbumin released. The uptake of the nanostructures in the breast cancer cells was followed by the effective release of DQ-OVA upon activation via the intracellular proteases degradation of the polymer shells. Monitoring the fluorescence rising due to DQ-OVA digestion and the cellular dye distribution, together with the electron microscopy studying, enabled us to track the shell degradation and the endosomal uptake pathway that resulted in the release of the digested fragments of DQ ovalbumin in the cytosol. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19448244},\npubmed_id={28858466},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bibliometric indicators: the origin of their log-normal distribution and why they are not a reliable proxy for an individual scholar’s talent.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ruocco, G.; Daraio, C.; Folli, V.; and Leonetti, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Palgrave Communications, 3(1). 2017.\n cited By 8\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Bibliometric$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Ruocco2017,\nauthor={Ruocco, G. and Daraio, C. and Folli, V. and Leonetti, M.},\ntitle={Bibliometric indicators: the origin of their log-normal distribution and why they are not a reliable proxy for an individual scholar’s talent},\njournal={Palgrave Communications},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={3},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1057/palcomms.2017.64},\nart_number={17064},\nnote={cited By 8},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85045966835&doi=10.1057%2fpalcomms.2017.64&partnerID=40&md5=b77b258e187294ac6351d2e7fefdc681},\nabstract={There is now compelling evidence that the statistical distributions of extensive individual bibliometric indicators collected by a scholar, such as the number of publications or the total number of citations, are well represented by a Log-Normal function when homogeneous samples are considered. A Log-Normal distribution function is the normal distribution for the logarithm of the variable. In linear scale it is a highly skewed distribution with a long tail in the high productivity side. We are still lacking a detailed and convincing ab-initio model able to explain observed Log-Normal distributions—this is the gap this paper sets out to fill. Here, we propose a general explanation of the observed evidence by developing a straightforward model based on the following simple assumptions: (1) the materialist principle of the natural equality of human intelligence, (2) the success breeds success effect, also known as Merton effect, which can be traced back to the Gospel parables about the Talents (Matthew) and Minas (Luke), and, (3) the recognition and reputation mechanism. Building on these assumptions we propose a distribution function that, although mathematically not identical to a Log-Normal distribution, shares with it all its main features. Our model well reproduces the empirical distributions, so the hypotheses at the basis of the model are not falsified. Therefore the distributions of the bibliometric parameters observed might be the result of chance and noise (chaos) related to multiplicative phenomena connected to a publish or perish inflationary mechanism, led by scholars’ recognition and reputations. In short, being a scholar in the right tail or in the left tail of the distribution could have very little connection to her/his merit and achievements. This interpretation might cast some doubts on the use of the number of papers and/or citations as a measure of scientific achievements. A tricky issue seems to emerge, that is: what then do bibliometric indicators really measure? This issue calls for deeper investigations into the meaning of bibliometric indicators. This is an interesting and intriguing topic for further research to be carried out within a wider interdisciplinary investigation of the science of science, which may include elements and investigation tools from philosophy, psychology and sociology. © 2017, The Author(s).},\npublisher={Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.},\nissn={20551045},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n There is now compelling evidence that the statistical distributions of extensive individual bibliometric indicators collected by a scholar, such as the number of publications or the total number of citations, are well represented by a Log-Normal function when homogeneous samples are considered. A Log-Normal distribution function is the normal distribution for the logarithm of the variable. In linear scale it is a highly skewed distribution with a long tail in the high productivity side. We are still lacking a detailed and convincing ab-initio model able to explain observed Log-Normal distributions—this is the gap this paper sets out to fill. Here, we propose a general explanation of the observed evidence by developing a straightforward model based on the following simple assumptions: (1) the materialist principle of the natural equality of human intelligence, (2) the success breeds success effect, also known as Merton effect, which can be traced back to the Gospel parables about the Talents (Matthew) and Minas (Luke), and, (3) the recognition and reputation mechanism. Building on these assumptions we propose a distribution function that, although mathematically not identical to a Log-Normal distribution, shares with it all its main features. Our model well reproduces the empirical distributions, so the hypotheses at the basis of the model are not falsified. Therefore the distributions of the bibliometric parameters observed might be the result of chance and noise (chaos) related to multiplicative phenomena connected to a publish or perish inflationary mechanism, led by scholars’ recognition and reputations. In short, being a scholar in the right tail or in the left tail of the distribution could have very little connection to her/his merit and achievements. This interpretation might cast some doubts on the use of the number of papers and/or citations as a measure of scientific achievements. A tricky issue seems to emerge, that is: what then do bibliometric indicators really measure? This issue calls for deeper investigations into the meaning of bibliometric indicators. This is an interesting and intriguing topic for further research to be carried out within a wider interdisciplinary investigation of the science of science, which may include elements and investigation tools from philosophy, psychology and sociology. © 2017, The Author(s).\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Independent channels for miRNA biosynthesis ensure efficient static and dynamic control in the regulation of the early stages of myogenesis.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Fiorentino, J.; and De Martino, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Theoretical Biology, 430: 53-63. 2017.\n cited By 1\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Fiorentino201753,\nauthor={Fiorentino, J. and De Martino, A.},\ntitle={Independent channels for miRNA biosynthesis ensure efficient static and dynamic control in the regulation of the early stages of myogenesis},\njournal={Journal of Theoretical Biology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={430},\npages={53-63},\ndoi={10.1016/j.jtbi.2017.06.038},\nnote={cited By 1},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021906658&doi=10.1016%2fj.jtbi.2017.06.038&partnerID=40&md5=b6ddb1d4b2b9dbbb9dfb65f165a217fb},\nabstract={Motivated by recent experimental work, we define and study a deterministic model of the complex miRNA-based regulatory circuit that putatively controls the early stage of myogenesis in human. We aim in particular at a quantitative understanding of (i) the roles played by the separate and independent miRNA biosynthesis channels (one involving a miRNA-decoy system regulated by an exogenous controller, the other given by transcription from a distinct genomic locus) that appear to be crucial for the differentiation program, and of (ii) how competition to bind miRNAs can efficiently control molecular levels in such an interconnected architecture. We show that optimal static control via the miRNA-decoy system constrains kinetic parameters in narrow ranges where the channels are tightly cross-linked. On the other hand, the alternative locus for miRNA transcription can ensure that the fast concentration shifts required by the differentiation program are achieved, specifically via non-linear response of the target to even modest surges in the miRNA transcription rate. While static, competition-mediated regulation can be achieved by the miRNA-decoy system alone, both channels are essential for the circuit's overall functionality, suggesting that that this type of joint control may represent a minimal optimal architecture in different contexts. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},\npublisher={Academic Press},\nissn={00225193},\ncoden={JTBIA},\npubmed_id={28689889},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thermal decomposition of MgCO3 during the atmospheric entry of micrometeoroids.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Micca Longo, G.; and Longo, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n International Journal of Astrobiology, 16(4): 368-378. 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{MiccaLongo2017368,\nauthor={Micca Longo, G. and Longo, S.},\ntitle={Thermal decomposition of MgCO3 during the atmospheric entry of micrometeoroids},\njournal={International Journal of Astrobiology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={16},\nnumber={4},\npages={368-378},\ndoi={10.1017/S1473550416000495},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85009380204&doi=10.1017%2fS1473550416000495&partnerID=40&md5=82976ddf4bb285244297d83eaae5de7a},\nabstract={In this paper, a first study of the atmospheric entry of carbonate micrometeoroids, in an astrobiological perspective, is performed. Therefore an entry model, which includes two-dimensional dynamics, non-isothermal atmosphere, ablation and radiation losses, is build and benchmarked to literature data for silicate micrometeoroids. A thermal decomposition model of initially pure magnesium carbonate is proposed, and it includes thermal energy, mass loss and the effect of changing composition as the carbonate grain is gradually converted into oxide. Several scenarios are obtained by changing the initial speed, entry angle and grain diameter, producing a systematic comparison of silicate and carbonate grain. The results of the composite model show that the thermal behaviour of magnesium carbonate is markedly different from that of the corresponding silicate, much lower equilibration temperatures being reached in the first stages of the entry. At the same time, the model shows that the limit of a thermal protection scenario, based on magnesium carbonate, is the very high decomposition speed even at moderate temperatures, which results in the total loss of carbon already at about 100 km altitude. The present results show that, although decomposition and associated cooling are important effects in the entry process of carbonate grains, the specific scenario of pure MgCO3 micrograin does not allow complex organic matter delivery to the lower atmosphere. This suggests us to consider less volatile carbonates for further studies. Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2017.},\npublisher={Cambridge University Press},\nissn={14735504},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Decoration of silica nanowires with gold nanoparticles through ultra-short pulsed laser deposition.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Gontad, F.; Caricato, A.; Cesaria, M.; Resta, V.; Taurino, A.; Colombelli, A.; Leo, C.; Klini, A.; Manousaki, A.; Convertino, A.; Rella, R.; Martino, M.; and Perrone, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Applied Surface Science, 418: 430-436. 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Gontad2017430,\nauthor={Gontad, F. and Caricato, A.P. and Cesaria, M. and Resta, V. and Taurino, A. and Colombelli, A. and Leo, C. and Klini, A. and Manousaki, A. and Convertino, A. and Rella, R. and Martino, M. and Perrone, A.},\ntitle={Decoration of silica nanowires with gold nanoparticles through ultra-short pulsed laser deposition},\njournal={Applied Surface Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={418},\npages={430-436},\ndoi={10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.02.032},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85011982244&doi=10.1016%2fj.apsusc.2017.02.032&partnerID=40&md5=4837a29f78f1c40118e55a318b32909b},\nabstract={The ablation of a metal target at laser energy densities in the range of 1–10 TW/cm 2 leads to the generation of nanoparticles (NP) of the ablated material. This aspect is of particular interest if the immobilization of NPs on three-dimensional (3D) substrates is necessary as for example in sensing applications. In this work the deposition of Au NP by irradiation of a Au bulk target with a sub-picosecond laser beam (500 fs; 248 nm; 10 Hz) on 2D (silica and Si(100)) and 3D substrates (silica nanowire forests) is reported for different number of laser pulses (500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500). A uniform coverage of small Au NPs (with a diameter of few nm) on both kinds of substrates has been obtained using a suitable number of laser pulses. The presence of spherical droplets, with a diameter ranging from tens of nm up to few μm was also detected on the substrate surface and their presence can be explained by the weak electron-phonon coupling of Au. The optical characterization of the samples on 2D and 3D substrates evidenced the surface plasmon resonance peak characteristic of the Au NPs although further improvements of the size-distribution are necessary for future applications in sensing devices. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={01694332},\ncoden={ASUSE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reactivity of fatty acid methyl esters under atmospheric pressure plasma jet exposure: An experimental and theoretical study.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Martini, L.; Maranzana, A.; Tonachini, G.; Bortolotti, G.; Scapinello, M.; Scotoni, M.; Guella, G.; Dilecce, G.; and Tosi, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Processes and Polymers, 14(10). 2017.\n cited By 8\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Martini2017,\nauthor={Martini, L.M. and Maranzana, A. and Tonachini, G. and Bortolotti, G. and Scapinello, M. and Scotoni, M. and Guella, G. and Dilecce, G. and Tosi, P.},\ntitle={Reactivity of fatty acid methyl esters under atmospheric pressure plasma jet exposure: An experimental and theoretical study},\njournal={Plasma Processes and Polymers},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={14},\nnumber={10},\ndoi={10.1002/ppap.201600254},\nart_number={1600254},\nnote={cited By 8},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018927276&doi=10.1002%2fppap.201600254&partnerID=40&md5=570bb3e46012293374ca5e18d1e09d6e},\nabstract={We have investigated the treatment of a mixture of fatty acid methyl esters by an RF-plasma jet with He-H2O and He-O2 gas feed. We have measured the concentration of the hydroxyl radical in the jet by laser induced fluorescence, looking for correlation with the lipid reactivity. We have detected four product families, whose yields increase with the OH exposure: volatile products, polymerization products, reduced chains, and oxidized chains. Theoretical calculations give insights on the radical attack to the lipid chain and show that none of the products can be attributed exclusively to reactions with OH. Therefore, the observed reactant conversion as function of the OH exposure must be interpreted as a qualitative relationship with the total amount of radical species present in the plasma jet. PACS: 52.80.Tn, 82.33.Xj, 31.15.E-. © 2017 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim},\npublisher={Wiley-VCH Verlag},\nissn={16128850},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hydrogen scattering from a cesiated surface model.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Rutigliano, M.; Palma, A.; and Sanna, N.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Surface Science, 664: 194-200. 2017.\n cited By 9\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Rutigliano2017194,\nauthor={Rutigliano, M. and Palma, A. and Sanna, N.},\ntitle={Hydrogen scattering from a cesiated surface model},\njournal={Surface Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={664},\npages={194-200},\ndoi={10.1016/j.susc.2017.06.014},\nnote={cited By 9},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021689410&doi=10.1016%2fj.susc.2017.06.014&partnerID=40&md5=e73cbbf1828838b2459816276ce4f2b3},\nabstract={A cesiated surface model was considered to study the dynamics of hydrogen atom scattering using a semiclassical collisional method. Using dipole correction method, the work function of the considered surface, is calculated to be 1.81 eV (± 0.02) eV. The Potential Energy Surface for the interaction of H atoms with the surface was determined via first principle electronic structure calculations including the interaction with both Cs and Mo atoms of the surface. We found the scattered H atoms to have a negative partial charge of nearly 0.4 with the backscattered flux arising mainly from H atoms impinging directly (or very close) to Cs atoms on the surface. On the contrary, H atoms impinging in the voids between the Cs atoms propagate through the first Cs layer and remain adsorbed. The propagation occurs mainly in the vertical direction. The scattering probability after a very quick increase remains almost constant around an average value of 0.35. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={00396028},\ncoden={SUSCA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scalable production of calcite nanocrystals by atomization process: Synthesis, characterization and biological interactions study.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Vergaro, V.; Carata, E.; Baldassarre, F.; Panzarini, E.; Dini, L.; Carlucci, C.; Leporatti, S.; Scremin, B.; Altamura, D.; Giannini, C.; Fanizzi, F.; and Ciccarella, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Advanced Powder Technology, 28(10): 2445-2455. 2017.\n cited By 2\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Vergaro20172445,\nauthor={Vergaro, V. and Carata, E. and Baldassarre, F. and Panzarini, E. and Dini, L. and Carlucci, C. and Leporatti, S. and Scremin, B.F. and Altamura, D. and Giannini, C. and Fanizzi, F.P. and Ciccarella, G.},\ntitle={Scalable production of calcite nanocrystals by atomization process: Synthesis, characterization and biological interactions study},\njournal={Advanced Powder Technology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={28},\nnumber={10},\npages={2445-2455},\ndoi={10.1016/j.apt.2016.12.018},\nnote={cited By 2},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018918377&doi=10.1016%2fj.apt.2016.12.018&partnerID=40&md5=972cd121b29c2957917b2de36c3342b5},\nabstract={Nowadays, there is strong interest in the development of smart inorganic nanostructured materials as tools for targeted delivery in cancer cells. We proposed a novel synthetic procedure of calcium carbonate nanocrystals (NCs) and their use as drug delivery systems, studying the physical chemical properties and the in vitro interaction with two model cancer cells. Pure and thermodynamically stable CaCO3 NCs in calcite phase were synthesized by a readily and feasible method, easily scalable, that allows the control of NCs shape and size without any surfactant use. CaCO3 NCs were extensively investigated by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis (BET). To deeper investigate their possible use as nanovectors for drug cancer therapies, CaCO3 NCs biocompatibility (by MTT assay), cell interaction and internalization were studied in in vitro experiments on HeLa and MCF7 cell lines. Confocal and transmission electron microscopies were used to monitor and evaluate NCs-cell interaction and cellular uptake. Data here reported demonstrated that synthesized NCs readily penetrate HeLa and MCF7 cells. NCs preferentially localize inside the cytoplasm, but were also found into mitochondria, nucleus and lysosomes. This study suggests that synthesized CaCO3 NCs are good candidates as effective intracellular therapeutic delivery system. © 2016 The Society of Powder Technology Japan},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={09218831},\ncoden={APTEE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biphasic apatite-carbon materials derived from pyrolysed fish bones for effective adsorption of persistent pollutants and heavy metals.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Piccirillo, C.; Moreira, I.; Novais, R.; Fernandes, A.; Pullar, R.; and Castro, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 5(5): 4884-4894. 2017.\n cited By 18\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Piccirillo20174884,\nauthor={Piccirillo, C. and Moreira, I.S. and Novais, R.M. and Fernandes, A.J.S. and Pullar, R.C. and Castro, P.M.L.},\ntitle={Biphasic apatite-carbon materials derived from pyrolysed fish bones for effective adsorption of persistent pollutants and heavy metals},\njournal={Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={5},\nnumber={5},\npages={4884-4894},\ndoi={10.1016/j.jece.2017.09.010},\nnote={cited By 18},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029511296&doi=10.1016%2fj.jece.2017.09.010&partnerID=40&md5=e5e2dee981f8ceac0f43aef3fb7a5309},\nabstract={Biphasic apatite-carbon biochar-type materials were prepared from pyrolysed cod fish bones and were assessed for the adsorption of persistent organic pollutants (pharmaceuticals diclofenac and fluoxetine), and heavy metals (Pb(II)). The materials, prepared with a simple pyrolysis process at different temperatures (200-1000 °C), were characterised with XRD, FTIR, Raman and SEM. Results showed that the pyrolysis temperature had a significant effect on the features/composition of the materials: up to 800 °C, carbonate apatite Ca10(PO4)6(CO3) was the main component, while for higher temperatures oxyapatite Ca10(PO4)6O was the dominant phase. Graphitic carbon was also detected. The mixed apatite-carbon products (bone char) exhibited high adsorption efficiency. Graphite carbon was the main adsorber for the pharmaceuticals, the best performing material being that pyrolysed at 1000 °C. Xm values of 43.29 and 55.87 mg/g were observed (Langmuir fitting), while KF values of 5.40 and 12.53 (mg/g)(L/mg)nF were obtained with the Freundhlich model (diclofenac and fluoxetine respectively). This is the first time that a biochar-like material has been used for fluoxetine adsorption. For Pb (II), the powder pyrolysed at 600 °C was the most effective, with the apatite playing a key role (Xm = 714.24 mg/g). This work shows that a by-product of the fish industry could be converted into efficient materials for environmental remediation; according to the pyrolysis conditions, powders effective in the removal of either organics or heavy metals can be obtained. Moreover, with pyrolysis at intermediate temperatures, materials capable of adsorbing both kinds of pollutants can be produced, even if less efficient. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={22133437},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phase transitions in integer linear problems.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Colabrese, S.; De Martino, D.; Leuzzi, L.; and Marinari, E.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment, 2017(9). 2017.\n cited By 1\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Colabrese2017,\nauthor={Colabrese, S. and De Martino, D. and Leuzzi, L. and Marinari, E.},\ntitle={Phase transitions in integer linear problems},\njournal={Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={2017},\nnumber={9},\ndoi={10.1088/1742-5468/aa85c3},\nart_number={093404},\nnote={cited By 1},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85032271333&doi=10.1088%2f1742-5468%2faa85c3&partnerID=40&md5=f0be83533b732d838a48dec91f9887b3},\nabstract={The resolution of a linear system with positive integer variables is a basic yet difficult computational problem with many applications. We consider sparse uncorrelated random systems parametrised by the density c and the ratio α=N/M between number of variables N and number of constraints M. By means of ensemble calculations we show that the space of feasible solutions endows a Van-Der-Waals phase diagram in the plane (c, α). We give numerical evidence that the associated computational problems become more difficult across the critical point and in particular in the coexistence region. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd and SISSA Medialab srl.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={17425468},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n New ZnO@Cardanol porphyrin composite nanomaterials with enhanced photocatalytic capability under solar light irradiation.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ribeiro, V.; Marcelo, A.; da Silva, K.; da Silva, F.; Mota, J.; do Nascimento, J.; Sombra, A.; da Silva Clemente, C.; Mele, G.; Carbone, L.; and Mazzetto, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Materials, 10(10). 2017.\n cited By 11\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Ribeiro2017,\nauthor={Ribeiro, V.G.P. and Marcelo, A.M.P. and da Silva, K.T. and da Silva, F.L.F. and Mota, J.P.F. and do Nascimento, J.P.C. and Sombra, A.S.B. and da Silva Clemente, C. and Mele, G. and Carbone, L. and Mazzetto, S.E.},\ntitle={New ZnO@Cardanol porphyrin composite nanomaterials with enhanced photocatalytic capability under solar light irradiation},\njournal={Materials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={10},\nnumber={10},\ndoi={10.3390/ma10101114},\nart_number={1114},\nnote={cited By 11},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029794079&doi=10.3390%2fma10101114&partnerID=40&md5=11e0952c37326ab7b932ec9c47a6f733},\nabstract={This work describes the synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic activity of new composite nanomaterials based on ZnO nanostructures impregnated by lipophlilic porphyrins derived from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL). The obtained nanomaterials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and steady-state photoluminescence spectra (PL). The results confirm nanostructures showing average diameter of 55 nm and an improved absorption in the visible region. Further, the FTIR analysis proved the existence of non-covalent interactions between the porphyrin molecules and ZnO. The photocatalytic activity of prepared photocatalysts was investigated by degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) in aqueous solution under visible light irradiation and natural sunlight. It was demonstrated that the photocatalytic activity increases in the presence of the porphyrins and, also, depends on the irradiation source. The development of composite photocatalysts based on porphyrins derived from CNSL provides an alternative approach to eliminate efficiently toxic wastes from water under ambient conditions. © 2017 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},\npublisher={MDPI AG},\nissn={19961944},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Iridescence-free and narrowband perfect light absorption in critically coupled metal high-index dielectric cavities.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Elkabbash, M.; Ilker, E.; Letsou, T.; Hoffman, N.; Yaney, A.; Hinczewski, M.; and Strangi, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Optics Letters, 42(18): 3598-3601. 2017.\n cited By 11\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Elkabbash20173598,\nauthor={Elkabbash, M. and Ilker, E. and Letsou, T. and Hoffman, N. and Yaney, A. and Hinczewski, M. and Strangi, G.},\ntitle={Iridescence-free and narrowband perfect light absorption in critically coupled metal high-index dielectric cavities},\njournal={Optics Letters},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={42},\nnumber={18},\npages={3598-3601},\ndoi={10.1364/OL.42.003598},\nnote={cited By 11},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029454086&doi=10.1364%2fOL.42.003598&partnerID=40&md5=a9dd2910cf8d3b76bc56de8940580882},\nabstract={Perfect light absorption in the visible and near-infrared (NIR) was demonstrated using metamaterials, plasmonic nanostructures, and thin films. Thin film absorbers offer a simple and low-cost design as they can be produced on large areas and without lithography. Light is strongly absorbed in thin film metal-dielectric-metal (MDM) cavities at their resonance frequencies. However, a major drawback of MDM absorbers is their strong resonance iridescence, i.e., angle dependence. Here, we solve the iridescence problem by achieving angle-insensitive narrowband perfect and near-perfect light absorption. In particular, we show analytically that using a high-index dielectric in MDM cavities is sufficient to achieve angle-insensitive cavity resonance. We demonstrate experimentally angle-insensitive perfect and near-perfect absorbers in the NIR and visible regimes up to ±60°. By overcoming the iridescence problem, we open the door for practical applications of MDM absorbers at optical frequencies. © 2017 Optical Society of America.},\npublisher={OSA - The Optical Society},\nissn={01469592},\ncoden={OPLED},\npubmed_id={28914911},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conformal Silk-Azobenzene Composite for Optically Switchable Diffractive Structures.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Palermo, G.; Barberi, L.; Perotto, G.; Caputo, R.; De Sio, L.; Umeton, C.; and Omenetto, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 9(36): 30951-30957. 2017.\n cited By 10\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Palermo201730951,\nauthor={Palermo, G. and Barberi, L. and Perotto, G. and Caputo, R. and De Sio, L. and Umeton, C. and Omenetto, F.G.},\ntitle={Conformal Silk-Azobenzene Composite for Optically Switchable Diffractive Structures},\njournal={ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={36},\npages={30951-30957},\ndoi={10.1021/acsami.7b09986},\nnote={cited By 10},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029451286&doi=10.1021%2facsami.7b09986&partnerID=40&md5=e89ff2bc4530de4ff8ab665dc50525a1},\nabstract={The use of biomaterials as optical components has recently attracted attention because of their ease of functionalization and fabrication, along with their potential use when integrated with biological materials. We present here an observation of the optical properties of a silk-azobenzene material (Azosilk) and demonstrate the operation of an Azosilk/PDMS composite structure that serves as a conformable and switchable optical diffractive structure. Characterization of thermal and isomeric properties of the device, along with its overall performance, is presented in terms of diffractive characteristics and response times. The ease of manufacturing and functionalization opens a promising avenue for rapid device prototyping and interfaces of expanded utility. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19448244},\npubmed_id={28820237},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n High One-Dimensional Charge Mobility in Semiconducting Columnar Mesophases of Isocyano-Triphenylene Metal Complexes.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Chico, R.; De Domingo, E.; Domínguez, C.; Donnio, B.; Heinrich, B.; Termine, R.; Golemme, A.; Coco, S.; and Espinet, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Chemistry of Materials, 29(17): 7587-7595. 2017.\n cited By 17\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Chico20177587,\nauthor={Chico, R. and De Domingo, E. and Domínguez, C. and Donnio, B. and Heinrich, B. and Termine, R. and Golemme, A. and Coco, S. and Espinet, P.},\ntitle={High One-Dimensional Charge Mobility in Semiconducting Columnar Mesophases of Isocyano-Triphenylene Metal Complexes},\njournal={Chemistry of Materials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={29},\nnumber={17},\npages={7587-7595},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.chemmater.7b02922},\nnote={cited By 17},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029314176&doi=10.1021%2facs.chemmater.7b02922&partnerID=40&md5=169929cd83cfea7ca56ab807a1e0f052},\nabstract={This paper reports the synthesis, liquid crystal behavior, and charge-transport properties in the mesophase of isocyano-triphenylene gold, copper, palladium, and platinum complexes [MX(CNR)] (CNR = 2-(6-(4-isocyanophenoxy)hexyloxy)-3,6,7,10,11-pentakisdodecyloxytriphenylene; M = Au, X = Cl, C6F5, C6F4OC10H21, CN; M = Cu, X = Cl), [(μ-4,4′-C6F4C6F4){Au(CNR)}2], [(μ-Cl2){Cu(CNR)2}2], and [MX2(CNR)2] (M = Pd, Pt; X = Cl, Br, I, and M = Pt, X = CN). The thermal and electronic properties of these materials are modulated by the metal fragment. The complexes that display columnar mesomorphism are those that support more than one triphenylene per molecule or those that produce a similar effect by dipole-dipole interactions between the metal groups. These circumstances improve the balance of favorable enthalpic interactions versus unfavorable entropic contributions into a columnar stacking. Hybrid inorganic/organic dual columnar mesophases with high SCLC hole mobility along the columnar stacking, above 1 cm2 V-1 s-1, have been found. It is worth noting that the dicyanoplatinum complex displays mesophase phosphorescence based on Pt···Pt interactions. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={08974756},\ncoden={CMATE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Self-propulsion against a moving membrane: Enhanced accumulation and drag force.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Marini Bettolo Marconi, U.; Sarracino, A.; Maggi, C.; and Puglisi, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Physical Review E, 96(3). 2017.\n cited By 8\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{MariniBettoloMarconi2017,\nauthor={Marini Bettolo Marconi, U. and Sarracino, A. and Maggi, C. and Puglisi, A.},\ntitle={Self-propulsion against a moving membrane: Enhanced accumulation and drag force},\njournal={Physical Review E},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={96},\nnumber={3},\ndoi={10.1103/PhysRevE.96.032601},\nart_number={032601},\nnote={cited By 8},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029891083&doi=10.1103%2fPhysRevE.96.032601&partnerID=40&md5=a059f74ddf3cda950298d6393bdb1c6b},\nabstract={Self-propulsion (SP) is a main feature of active particles (AP), such as bacteria or biological micromotors, distinguishing them from passive colloids. A renowned consequence of SP is accumulation at static interfaces, even in the absence of hydrodynamic interactions. Here we address the role of SP in the interaction between AP and a moving semipermeable membrane. In particular, we implement a model of noninteracting AP in a channel crossed by a partially penetrable wall, moving at a constant velocity c. With respect to both the cases of passive colloids with c>0 and AP with c=0, the AP with finite c show enhancement of accumulation in front of the obstacle and experience a largely increased drag force. This effect is understood in terms of an effective potential localised at the interface between particles and membrane, of height proportional to cτ/ξ, where τ is the AP's reorientation time and ξ the width characterizing the surface's smoothness (ξ→0 for hard core obstacles). An approximate analytical scheme is able to reproduce the observed density profiles and the measured drag force, in very good agreement with numerical simulations. The effects discussed here can be exploited for automatic selection and filtering of AP with desired parameters. © 2017 American Physical Society.},\npublisher={American Physical Society},\nissn={24700045},\npubmed_id={29347004},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Room-temperature superfluidity in a polariton condensate.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Lerario, G.; Fieramosca, A.; Barachati, F.; Ballarini, D.; Daskalakis, K.; Dominici, L.; De Giorgi, M.; Maier, S.; Gigli, G.; Kéna-Cohen, S.; and Sanvitto, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nature Physics, 13(9): 837-841. 2017.\n cited By 113\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Lerario2017837,\nauthor={Lerario, G. and Fieramosca, A. and Barachati, F. and Ballarini, D. and Daskalakis, K.S. and Dominici, L. and De Giorgi, M. and Maier, S.A. and Gigli, G. and Kéna-Cohen, S. and Sanvitto, D.},\ntitle={Room-temperature superfluidity in a polariton condensate},\njournal={Nature Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={13},\nnumber={9},\npages={837-841},\ndoi={10.1038/nphys4147},\nnote={cited By 113},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028927565&doi=10.1038%2fnphys4147&partnerID=40&md5=7676d1c0b8cef234424007c8c8fdb0c5},\nabstract={Superfluidity - the suppression of scattering in a quantum fluid at velocities below a critical value - is one of the most striking manifestations of the collective behaviour typical of Bose-Einstein condensates. This phenomenon, akin to superconductivity in metals, has until now been observed only at prohibitively low cryogenic temperatures. For atoms, this limit is imposed by the small thermal de Broglie wavelength, which is inversely related to the particle mass. Even in the case of ultralight quasiparticles such as exciton-polaritons, superfluidity has been demonstrated only at liquid helium temperatures. In this case, the limit is not imposed by the mass, but instead by the small binding energy of Wannier-Mott excitons, which sets the upper temperature limit. Here we demonstrate a transition from supersonic to superfluid flow in a polariton condensate under ambient conditions. This is achieved by using an organic microcavity supporting stable Frenkel exciton-polaritons at room temperature. This result paves the way not only for tabletop studies of quantum hydrodynamics, but also for room-temperature polariton devices that can be robustly protected from scattering. © 2017 Macmillan Publishers Limited, part of Springer Nature. All rights reserved.},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={17452473},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Engineered graphene for optically transparent microwave devices.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Grande, M.; Bianco, G.; Vincenti, M.; De Ceglia, D.; Capezzuto, P.; Petruzzelli, V.; Scalora, M.; Bruno, G.; and D'Orazio, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2017.\n cited By 2\n\n\n\n
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@CONFERENCE{Grande2017,\nauthor={Grande, M. and Bianco, G.V. and Vincenti, M.A. and De Ceglia, D. and Capezzuto, P. and Petruzzelli, V. and Scalora, M. and Bruno, G. and D'Orazio, A.},\ntitle={Engineered graphene for optically transparent microwave devices},\njournal={International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks},\nyear={2017},\ndoi={10.1109/ICTON.2017.8024907},\nart_number={8024907},\nnote={cited By 2},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031042200&doi=10.1109%2fICTON.2017.8024907&partnerID=40&md5=b28e19e479c4b9b4f25d4f58aa791ca2},\nabstract={Most of microwave devices are not optically transparent in the visible range. Optically transparent microwave devices, such as absorbers, filters and antennas, would be desirable since they could be fully exploited for shielding systems, military applications or integrated in window glasses and along with photovoltaics. These devices could also play a key role in micro- and nano-satellite applications where the maximization of the surface area for the solar power collection remains a critical issue. In this paper, we will review configurations of graphene-based microwave devices that attempt to be optically transparent. In this framework, we will also propose our latest results on the realization of microwave absorbers fully transparent in the optical regime. These devices are based on the Salisbury screen configuration, which consists of a lossless spacer (glass) sandwiched between two graphene sheets whose sheet resistances are different and properly engineered. © 2017 IEEE.},\npublisher={IEEE Computer Society},\nissn={21627339},\nisbn={9781538608586},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halloysite clay nanotubes as carriers for curcumin: Characterization and application.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Dionisi, C.; Hanafy, N.; Nobile, C.; De Giorgi, M.; Rinaldi, R.; Casciaro, S.; Lvov, Y.; and Leporatti, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 15(5): 720-724. 2017.\n cited By 23\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Dionisi2017720,\nauthor={Dionisi, C. and Hanafy, N. and Nobile, C. and De Giorgi, M.L. and Rinaldi, R. and Casciaro, S. and Lvov, Y.M. and Leporatti, S.},\ntitle={Halloysite clay nanotubes as carriers for curcumin: Characterization and application},\njournal={IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={15},\nnumber={5},\npages={720-724},\ndoi={10.1109/TNANO.2016.2524072},\nart_number={7398077},\nnote={cited By 23},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84987842659&doi=10.1109%2fTNANO.2016.2524072&partnerID=40&md5=03ba6cec12138c0776921b03226067d1},\nabstract={Halloysite is a nanostructured clay mineral with hollow tubular structure, which has recently found an important role as delivery system for drugs or other active molecules. One of these is curcumin, main constituent in the rhizome of the plant Curcuma Longa, with a series of useful pharmacological activities, hindered by its poor bioavalaibility and solubility in water. In this study, Halloysite clay nanotubes (HNTs) were characterized in terms of both structure and biocompatibility and they were used for curcumin delivery to cancer cells. The performed 3-(4, 5-dimethythiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay showed that HNTs have a high biocompatibility, also when coated with polymers, while curcumin is highly toxic for cancer cells. The release kinetics of curcumin from HNTs was investigated by the dialysis bag method, showing a slow and constant release of the drug, which can be further controlled by adding layers of polyelectrolytes to the external surface of the tubes. Successful polymer coating was followed by Zeta potential. The Trypan Blue assay showed a cytotoxic effect of loaded HNTs, proportional to the concentration of tubes and the incubation time. Successful HNTs uptake by breast cancer cells was demonstrated by Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy images. All results indicate that HNTs are a promising carriers for polyphenol delivery and release. © 2002-2012 IEEE.},\npublisher={Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.},\nissn={1536125X},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calcium determination in biochar-based fertilizers by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy using sodium as internal standard.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Morais, C.; Barros, A.; Santos Júnior, D.; Ribeiro, C.; Crespi, M.; Senesi, G.; Gomes Neto, J.; and Ferreira, E.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Microchemical Journal, 134: 370-373. 2017.\n cited By 21\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Morais2017370,\nauthor={Morais, C.P.D. and Barros, A.I. and Santos Júnior, D. and Ribeiro, C.A. and Crespi, M.S. and Senesi, G.S. and Gomes Neto, J.A. and Ferreira, E.C.},\ntitle={Calcium determination in biochar-based fertilizers by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy using sodium as internal standard},\njournal={Microchemical Journal},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={134},\npages={370-373},\ndoi={10.1016/j.microc.2017.07.005},\nnote={cited By 21},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85023196051&doi=10.1016%2fj.microc.2017.07.005&partnerID=40&md5=96dda0c9d98e7c54a1fbb75b699ed9e4},\nabstract={Biochar has gained agricultural importance as a soil amendment because of its important agricultural properties such as water retention, plant nutrient supplier, promoter of microorganism growth, sequestration action of atmospheric CO2, etc. Further, it is a low cost material being produced by recycling. Due to its active sites, biochar can adsorb nutrients so acting as a soil fertilizer. Thus the rapid assessment of nutrients in these materials is essential to ensure quality control for agricultural purposes. This work aimed to develop a simple analytical method based on Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to determine Ca in biochar-based fertilizers. In particular, biochar samples enriched with Ca were prepared from peanut shells, residues of eucalyptus and banana fibers. The calibration standards were prepared by matrix matching using a biochar from eucalyptus residues. Different spectral preprocessing were evaluated to enhance the precision and accuracy of the method. However, the matrix effects demanded the use of internal standardization as the appropriate methodology to obtain the best accuracy. A linear correlation coefficient of 0.989 and a linear work range of 1.51–11.23% Ca were obtained using the proposed method, which yielded limits of detection and quantification of 0.45% e 1.51%, respectively. Calcium contents determined by LIBS in biochar-based fertilizers were in good agreement (paired t-test at 95% confidence level) with those determined by using High-Resolution Continuous Source Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (HR-CS FAAS) as the reference technique. Thus, the importance of internal standardization was demonstrated to be successful for the quantitative analysis of Ca in complex matrices like biochar-based fertilizers. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier Inc.},\nissn={0026265X},\ncoden={MICJA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Two-loop corrections to large order behavior of φ4 theory.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Malatesta, E.; Parisi, G.; and Rizzo, T.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nuclear Physics B, 922: 293-318. 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Malatesta2017293,\nauthor={Malatesta, E.M. and Parisi, G. and Rizzo, T.},\ntitle={Two-loop corrections to large order behavior of φ4 theory},\njournal={Nuclear Physics B},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={922},\npages={293-318},\ndoi={10.1016/j.nuclphysb.2017.07.011},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85025470512&doi=10.1016%2fj.nuclphysb.2017.07.011&partnerID=40&md5=b3918c97c8d08eb59f70518f6af896fc},\nabstract={We consider the large order behavior of the perturbative expansion of the scalar φ4 field theory in terms of a perturbative expansion around an instanton solution. We have computed the series of the free energy up to two-loop order in two and three dimension. Topologically there is only an additional Feynman diagram with respect to the previously known one dimensional case, but a careful treatment of renormalization is needed. The propagator and Feynman diagrams were expressed in a form suitable for numerical evaluation. We then obtained explicit expressions summing over O(103) distinct eigenvalues determined numerically with the corresponding eigenfunctions. © 2017 The Author(s)},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={05503213},\ncoden={NUPBB},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A rheological modelling and microscopic analysis of bigels.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Lupi, F.; De Santo, M.; Ciuchi, F.; Baldino, N.; and Gabriele, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Rheologica Acta, 56(9): 753-763. 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"A$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Lupi2017753,\nauthor={Lupi, F.R. and De Santo, M.P. and Ciuchi, F. and Baldino, N. and Gabriele, D.},\ntitle={A rheological modelling and microscopic analysis of bigels},\njournal={Rheologica Acta},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={56},\nnumber={9},\npages={753-763},\ndoi={10.1007/s00397-017-1030-3},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026911980&doi=10.1007%2fs00397-017-1030-3&partnerID=40&md5=f52c752a3c734db51489ecf03a12cf30},\nabstract={Bigels are two-phase systems in which each phase (organic or aqueous) is structured using a specific gelator. Currently, these systems are widely investigated, mainly as matrices for controlled drug delivery, because they possess the advantages of both organogels and hydrogels and are very stable owing to the structuration of the dispersing phase. A deeper knowledge of the relationship between macroscopic properties and microscopic parameters seems necessary to aim at designing materials with specific rheological properties and suitable for specific uses. From a rheological point of view, bigels can be considered as composite materials in which a structured system (organogel or hydrogel, according to the desired use) is dispersed in a gelled continuous phase. In the present paper, a number of rheological models, already proposed in literature for composite systems, were used to relate the bigel complex modulus to the rheological properties of dispersed and continuous phase and to their volumetric ratio. It was observed that these models are not able to describe properly bigel behaviour, probably owing to some theoretical assumptions such as the uniform distribution of spherical particles. An empirical modification of a literature model, proposed to take into account some peculiarities of bigels, yields an improvement of fitting even if further investigations are necessary to better understand the effects of particle size distribution and morphology on observed properties. © 2017, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany.},\npublisher={Springer Verlag},\nissn={00354511},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Optical and theoretical investigation of Indian yellow (euxanthic acid and euxanthone).\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Martin de Fonjaudran, C.; Acocella, A.; Accorsi, G.; Tamburini, D.; Verri, G.; Rava, A.; Whittaker, S.; Zerbetto, F.; and Saunders, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Dyes and Pigments, 144: 234-241. 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{MartindeFonjaudran2017234,\nauthor={Martin de Fonjaudran, C. and Acocella, A. and Accorsi, G. and Tamburini, D. and Verri, G. and Rava, A. and Whittaker, S. and Zerbetto, F. and Saunders, D.},\ntitle={Optical and theoretical investigation of Indian yellow (euxanthic acid and euxanthone)},\njournal={Dyes and Pigments},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={144},\npages={234-241},\ndoi={10.1016/j.dyepig.2017.05.034},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019733047&doi=10.1016%2fj.dyepig.2017.05.034&partnerID=40&md5=60fbc4fd9c17cecd43a4666f3562c5d4},\nabstract={The optical properties (photophysics and imaging) of Indian yellow were investigated both in solid state and in aqueous solution and correlated with its chemical composition. The analyses were corroborated by a theoretical study carried out on the different xanthone derivatives that comprise the pigment under investigation, both as isolated molecules and in a polar (protic) solvent, to help the assignment of the excited states involved in the photo-induced process. Knowledge of its relatively high photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY 0.6%), excitation and emission spectra and lifetime decays enhances the potential for reliable identification using non-invasive photo-induced luminescence imaging techniques. New insights into the chemical composition of the pigment, such as the identification of a sulphonate derivative of euxanthone, and its extensive occurrence on a 17th-century Indian wall painting are also reported for the first time in this study. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={01437208},\ncoden={DYPID},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Deposition of aminosilane coatings on porous Al2O3 microspheres by means of dielectric barrier discharges.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Garzia Trulli, M.; Claes, N.; Pype, J.; Bals, S.; Baert, K.; Terryn, H.; Sardella, E.; Favia, P.; and Vanhulsel, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Processes and Polymers, 14(9). 2017.\n cited By 7\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{GarziaTrulli2017,\nauthor={Garzia Trulli, M. and Claes, N. and Pype, J. and Bals, S. and Baert, K. and Terryn, H. and Sardella, E. and Favia, P. and Vanhulsel, A.},\ntitle={Deposition of aminosilane coatings on porous Al2O3 microspheres by means of dielectric barrier discharges},\njournal={Plasma Processes and Polymers},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={14},\nnumber={9},\ndoi={10.1002/ppap.201600211},\nart_number={1600211},\nnote={cited By 7},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85008230355&doi=10.1002%2fppap.201600211&partnerID=40&md5=f2770dacae13055f2801908b4be8f635},\nabstract={Advances in the synthesis of porous microspheres and in their functionalization are increasing the interest in applications of alumina. This paper deals with coatings plasma deposited from 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane by means of dielectric barrier discharges on alumina porous microspheres, shaped by a vibrational droplet coagulation technique. Aims of the work are the functionalization of the particles with active amino groups, as well as the evaluation of their surface coverage and of the penetration of the coatings into their pores. A multi-diagnostic approach was used for the chemical/morphological characterization of the particles. It was found that 5 min exposure to plasma discharges promotes the deposition of homogeneous coatings onto the microspheres and within their pores, down to 1 μm. © 2017 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim},\npublisher={Wiley-VCH Verlag},\nissn={16128850},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Atmospheric pressure non-equilibrium plasma jet technology: general features, specificities and applications in surface processing of materials.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Fanelli, F.; and Fracassi, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Surface and Coatings Technology, 322: 174-201. 2017.\n cited By 61\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Atmospheric$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Fanelli2017174,\nauthor={Fanelli, F. and Fracassi, F.},\ntitle={Atmospheric pressure non-equilibrium plasma jet technology: general features, specificities and applications in surface processing of materials},\njournal={Surface and Coatings Technology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={322},\npages={174-201},\ndoi={10.1016/j.surfcoat.2017.05.027},\nnote={cited By 61},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019550000&doi=10.1016%2fj.surfcoat.2017.05.027&partnerID=40&md5=31ad3d5a72982a04185c4d4293ccb259},\nabstract={Atmospheric pressure non-equilibrium (cold) plasma jet technology received enormous attention in surface processing of materials in the last two decades, and still continues nowadays to attract growing interest. In addition to the advantages of the atmospheric pressure operation such as the potential cost reduction of apparatuses as well as their easier handling and maintenance, due to the distinctive remote operation, plasma jets give the unique possibility of placing the substrate outside the source boundaries. Consequently, the processing of complex three-dimensional objects and the integration into existing production lines are expected to be much easier. However, while appealing, plasma jet technology has the drawback that great efforts are required for process optimization, since many factors can affect, for instance, the physical and chemical proprieties of the so-called “plasma plume” emanating from the devices and propagating in open space towards the substrate to be treated. The aim of this paper is to provide a critical literature review on the utilization of atmospheric pressure non-equilibrium plasma jets in surface processing of materials. Starting from the description and classification of the multitude of devices used in this applicative field so far, the attention will be drawn on some very important aspects to be taken into account in process optimization. The discussion will be focused on basic concepts and peculiarities closely related to the remote operation of the plasma sources, which include the characteristics and dynamics of the plasma plume interacting with the substrate and the surrounding atmosphere. Since the plasma jet approach allows the surface modification of small localized regions of the sample, the strategies implemented to enlarge the treated area will be also addressed. Finally, a brief overview will be given of the available applications and recent developments in the field of etching, thin film deposition and treatment. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={02578972},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n Atmospheric pressure non-equilibrium (cold) plasma jet technology received enormous attention in surface processing of materials in the last two decades, and still continues nowadays to attract growing interest. In addition to the advantages of the atmospheric pressure operation such as the potential cost reduction of apparatuses as well as their easier handling and maintenance, due to the distinctive remote operation, plasma jets give the unique possibility of placing the substrate outside the source boundaries. Consequently, the processing of complex three-dimensional objects and the integration into existing production lines are expected to be much easier. However, while appealing, plasma jet technology has the drawback that great efforts are required for process optimization, since many factors can affect, for instance, the physical and chemical proprieties of the so-called “plasma plume” emanating from the devices and propagating in open space towards the substrate to be treated. The aim of this paper is to provide a critical literature review on the utilization of atmospheric pressure non-equilibrium plasma jets in surface processing of materials. Starting from the description and classification of the multitude of devices used in this applicative field so far, the attention will be drawn on some very important aspects to be taken into account in process optimization. The discussion will be focused on basic concepts and peculiarities closely related to the remote operation of the plasma sources, which include the characteristics and dynamics of the plasma plume interacting with the substrate and the surrounding atmosphere. Since the plasma jet approach allows the surface modification of small localized regions of the sample, the strategies implemented to enlarge the treated area will be also addressed. Finally, a brief overview will be given of the available applications and recent developments in the field of etching, thin film deposition and treatment. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Particle model of a cylindrical inductively coupled ion source.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ippolito, N.; Taccogna, F.; Minelli, P.; Cavenago, M.; and Veltri, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@CONFERENCE{Ippolito2017,\nauthor={Ippolito, N.D. and Taccogna, F. and Minelli, P. and Cavenago, M. and Veltri, P.},\ntitle={Particle model of a cylindrical inductively coupled ion source},\njournal={AIP Conference Proceedings},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={1869},\ndoi={10.1063/1.4995760},\nart_number={030040},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85030086067&doi=10.1063%2f1.4995760&partnerID=40&md5=2155881a81d04ba6259b0529cee3c5a4},\nabstract={In spite of the wide use of RF sources, a complete understanding of the mechanisms regulating the RFcoupling of the plasma is still lacking so self-consistent simulations of the involved physics are highly desirable. For this reason we are developing a 2.5D fully kinetic Particle-In-Cell Monte-Carlo-Collision (PIC-MCC) model of a cylindrical ICP-RF source, keeping the time step of the simulation small enough to resolve the plasma frequency scale. The grid cell dimension is now about seven times larger than the average Debye length, because of the large computational demand of the code. It will be scaled down in the next phase of the development of the code. The filling gas is Xenon, in order to minimize the time lost by the MCC collision module in the first stage of development of the code. The results presented here are preliminary, with the code already showing a good robustness. The final goal will be the modeling of the NIO1 (Negative Ion Optimization phase 1) source, operating in Padua at Consorzio RFX.},\neditor={Faircloth D.},\npublisher={American Institute of Physics Inc.},\nissn={0094243X},\nisbn={9780735415492},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Code-to-Code benchmark tests for 3D simulation models dedicated to the extraction region in negative ion sources.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Nishioka, S.; Mochalskyy, S.; Taccogna, F.; Hatayama, A.; Fantz, U.; and Minelli, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2017.\n cited By 1\n\n\n\n
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@CONFERENCE{Nishioka2017,\nauthor={Nishioka, S. and Mochalskyy, S. and Taccogna, F. and Hatayama, A. and Fantz, U. and Minelli, P.},\ntitle={Code-to-Code benchmark tests for 3D simulation models dedicated to the extraction region in negative ion sources},\njournal={AIP Conference Proceedings},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={1869},\ndoi={10.1063/1.4995787},\nart_number={050006},\nnote={cited By 1},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85030092307&doi=10.1063%2f1.4995787&partnerID=40&md5=0560a1017728565ef58503ce241a961c},\nabstract={The development of the kinetic particle model for the extraction region in negative hydrogen ion sources is indispensable and helpful to clarify the H- beam extraction physics. Recently, various 3D kinetic particle codes have been developed to study the extraction mechanism. Direct comparison between each other has not yet been done. Therefore, we have carried out a code-to-code benchmark activity to validate our codes. In the present study, the progress in this benchmark activity is summarized. At present, the reasonable agreement with the result by each code have been obtained using realistic plasma parameters at least for the following items; (1) Potential profile in the case of the vacuum condition (2) Temporal evolution of extracted current densities and profiles of electric potential in the case of the plasma consisting of only electrons and positive ions.},\neditor={Faircloth D.},\npublisher={American Institute of Physics Inc.},\nissn={0094243X},\nisbn={9780735415492},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Improvements of the versatile multiaperture negative ion source NIO1.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cavenago, M.; Serianni, G.; De Muri, M.; Veltri, P.; Antoni, V.; Baltador, C.; Barbisan, M.; Brombin, M.; Galatá, A.; Ippolito, N.; Kulevoy, T.; Pasqualotto, R.; Petrenko, S.; Pimazzoni, A.; Recchia, M.; Sartori, E.; Taccogna, F.; Variale, V.; Zaniol, B.; Barbato, P.; Baseggio, L.; Cervaro, V.; Fasolo, D.; Franchin, L.; Ghiraldelli, R.; Laterza, B.; Maniero, M.; Martini, D.; Migliorato, L.; Minarello, A.; Molon, F.; Moro, G.; Patton, T.; Ravarotto, D.; Rizzieri, R.; Rizzolo, A.; Sattin, M.; Stivanello, F.; and Zucchetti, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2017.\n cited By 7\n\n\n\n
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@CONFERENCE{Cavenago2017,\nauthor={Cavenago, M. and Serianni, G. and De Muri, M. and Veltri, P. and Antoni, V. and Baltador, C. and Barbisan, M. and Brombin, M. and Galatá, A. and Ippolito, N. and Kulevoy, T. and Pasqualotto, R. and Petrenko, S. and Pimazzoni, A. and Recchia, M. and Sartori, E. and Taccogna, F. and Variale, V. and Zaniol, B. and Barbato, P. and Baseggio, L. and Cervaro, V. and Fasolo, D. and Franchin, L. and Ghiraldelli, R. and Laterza, B. and Maniero, M. and Martini, D. and Migliorato, L. and Minarello, A. and Molon, F. and Moro, G. and Patton, T. and Ravarotto, D. and Rizzieri, R. and Rizzolo, A. and Sattin, M. and Stivanello, F. and Zucchetti, S.},\ntitle={Improvements of the versatile multiaperture negative ion source NIO1},\njournal={AIP Conference Proceedings},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={1869},\ndoi={10.1063/1.4995727},\nart_number={030007},\nnote={cited By 7},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85030086906&doi=10.1063%2f1.4995727&partnerID=40&md5=a64bef34624f4e76e9ffe10d396fbbea},\nabstract={The ion source NIO1 (Negative Ion Optimization 1) was developed and installed as a reduced-size model of multiaperture sources used in neutral beam injectors. NIO1 beam optics is optimized for a 135 mA H- current (subdivided in 9 beamlets) at a Vs = 60 kV extraction voltage, with an electron-to-ion current ratio Rj up to 2. Depending on gas pressure used, NIO1 was up to now operated with Vs &lt; 25 kV for beam extraction and Vs = 60 kV for insulation tests. The distinction between capacitively coupled plasma (E-mode, consistent with a low electron density plasma ne) and inductively coupled plasma (H-mode, requiring larger ne) was clearly related to several experimental signatures, and was confirmed for several gases, when applied radiofrequency power exceeds a given threshold Pt (with hysteresis). For hydrogen Pt was reduced below 1 kW, with a clean rf window and molybdenum liners on other walls; for oxygen Pt ≤ 400 W. Beams of H- and O- were separately extracted; since no caesium is yet introduced into the source, the expected ion currents are lower than 5 mA; this requires a lower acceleration voltage Vs (to keep the same perveance). NIO1 caesium oven was separately tested and Cs dispensers are in development. Increasing the current in the magnetic filter circuit, modifying its shape, and increasing the bias voltage were helpful to reduce Rj (still very large up to now, about 150 for oxygen, and 40 for hydrogen), in qualitative agreement with theoretical and numerical models. A second bias voltage was tested for hydrogen. Beam footprints and a spectral emission sample are shown.},\neditor={Faircloth D.},\npublisher={American Institute of Physics Inc.},\nissn={0094243X},\nisbn={9780735415492},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halloysite clay nanotubes as nano-bazookas for drug delivery.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Leporatti, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Polymer International, 66(8): 1111-1118. 2017.\n cited By 17\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Leporatti20171111,\nauthor={Leporatti, S.},\ntitle={Halloysite clay nanotubes as nano-bazookas for drug delivery},\njournal={Polymer International},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={66},\nnumber={8},\npages={1111-1118},\ndoi={10.1002/pi.5347},\nnote={cited By 17},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014343496&doi=10.1002%2fpi.5347&partnerID=40&md5=92b556b7b441be0dc9b07ec5d901d790},\nabstract={Halloysite nanotubes are cheap, abundant in their deposits, natural green clays with cylindrical structure having a chemical composition similar to that of kaolin. Because of their lumens, high aspect length–diameter ratio and low hydroxyl density on their surface they are readily suitable for a number of interesting applications. In this review we focus only on their use as ‘nano-bazooka’ drug carriers, able to shoot their cargo against major diseases. Their structure, controlled release and loading are described. We emphasize especially their possible use as novel drug delivery systems with applications in nanomedicine. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry},\npublisher={John Wiley and Sons Ltd},\nissn={09598103},\ndocument_type={Review},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Single crystal mesoporous ZnO platelets as efficient photoanodes for sensitized solar cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n De Marco, L.; Calestani, D.; Qualtieri, A.; Giannuzzi, R.; Manca, M.; Ferro, P.; Gigli, G.; Listorti, A.; and Mosca, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 168: 227-233. 2017.\n cited By 15\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{DeMarco2017227,\nauthor={De Marco, L. and Calestani, D. and Qualtieri, A. and Giannuzzi, R. and Manca, M. and Ferro, P. and Gigli, G. and Listorti, A. and Mosca, R.},\ntitle={Single crystal mesoporous ZnO platelets as efficient photoanodes for sensitized solar cells},\njournal={Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={168},\npages={227-233},\ndoi={10.1016/j.solmat.2017.04.001},\nnote={cited By 15},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019008490&doi=10.1016%2fj.solmat.2017.04.001&partnerID=40&md5=9a48a61de70c72816932d8b48eae9cd2},\nabstract={We propose here novel nanostructured photoanodes based on ZnO platelets giving high photovoltaic performances when employed in sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Thanks to the structural properties of these ZnO nanosheets, the photoanodes encompass high porosity and efficient charge transport, fundamental requirements to achieve efficient DSSCs. We prove in particular how the photoanode micro-nanostructure determines the ultimate device performances impacting also on the charge transport properties by influencing the back recombination reaction. The results we obtained could help the design of tailored scaffolds targeting several applications. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={09270248},\ncoden={SEMCE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hybrid polymeric-protein nano-carriers (HPPNC) for targeted delivery of TGFβ inhibitors to hepatocellular carcinoma cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Hanafy, N.; Quarta, A.; Di Corato, R.; Dini, L.; Nobile, C.; Tasco, V.; Carallo, S.; Cascione, M.; Malfettone, A.; Soukupova, J.; Rinaldi, R.; Fabregat, I.; and Leporatti, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 28(8). 2017.\n cited By 8\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Hanafy2017,\nauthor={Hanafy, N.A.N. and Quarta, A. and Di Corato, R. and Dini, L. and Nobile, C. and Tasco, V. and Carallo, S. and Cascione, M. and Malfettone, A. and Soukupova, J. and Rinaldi, R. and Fabregat, I. and Leporatti, S.},\ntitle={Hybrid polymeric-protein nano-carriers (HPPNC) for targeted delivery of TGFβ inhibitors to hepatocellular carcinoma cells},\njournal={Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={28},\nnumber={8},\ndoi={10.1007/s10856-017-5930-7},\nart_number={120},\nnote={cited By 8},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85022011284&doi=10.1007%2fs10856-017-5930-7&partnerID=40&md5=7bb3bd83da25c074ae35bc16dbc2deb4},\nabstract={Abstract: TGFβ1 pathway antagonists have been considered promising therapies to attenuate TGFβ downstream signals in cancer cells. Inhibiting peptides, as P-17 in this study, are bound to either TGFβ1 or its receptors, blocking signal transduction. However, for efficient use of these TGFβ1antagonist as target therapeutic tools, improvement in their delivery is required. Here, a plasmid carrying specific shDNA (SHT-DNA), small interfering RNA (siRNA), and the peptide (P-17) were loaded separately into folic acid (FA)-functionalized nano-carriers made of Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA). The two building blocks of the carrier, (BSA and FA) were used because of the high affinity of albumin for liver and for the overexpression of folate receptors on the membrane of hepatocellular carcinoma cells. The empty and the encapsulated carriers were thoroughly investigated to characterize their structure, to evaluate the colloidal stability and the surface functionalization. The entrapment of SHT-DNA, siRNA and P-17, respectively, was demonstrated by morphological and quantitative analysis. Finally, cellular studies were performed to assess the targeting efficiency of the hybrid carriers. These vectors were used because of the high affinity of albumin for liver and for the overexpression of folate receptors on the membrane hepatocellular carcinoma cells. The empty and the encapsulated carriers were thoroughly investigated to characterize their structure, to evaluate the colloidal stability and the surface functionalization. The entrapment of SHT-DNA, siRNA and P-17, respectively, was demonstrated by morphological and quantitative analysis. Graphical Abstract: A novel fabrication of Hybrid Polymeric-Protein Nano-Carriers (HPPNC) for delivering TGF β1 inhibitors to HCC cells has been developed. SHT-DNA, siRNA and P-17 have been successfully encapsulated. TGF β1 inhibitors-loaded HPPNC were efficiently uptaken by HLF cells. [InlineMediaObject not available: see fulltext.]. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.},\npublisher={Springer New York LLC},\nissn={09574530},\ncoden={JSMME},\npubmed_id={28685231},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n Abstract: TGFβ1 pathway antagonists have been considered promising therapies to attenuate TGFβ downstream signals in cancer cells. Inhibiting peptides, as P-17 in this study, are bound to either TGFβ1 or its receptors, blocking signal transduction. However, for efficient use of these TGFβ1antagonist as target therapeutic tools, improvement in their delivery is required. Here, a plasmid carrying specific shDNA (SHT-DNA), small interfering RNA (siRNA), and the peptide (P-17) were loaded separately into folic acid (FA)-functionalized nano-carriers made of Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA). The two building blocks of the carrier, (BSA and FA) were used because of the high affinity of albumin for liver and for the overexpression of folate receptors on the membrane of hepatocellular carcinoma cells. The empty and the encapsulated carriers were thoroughly investigated to characterize their structure, to evaluate the colloidal stability and the surface functionalization. The entrapment of SHT-DNA, siRNA and P-17, respectively, was demonstrated by morphological and quantitative analysis. Finally, cellular studies were performed to assess the targeting efficiency of the hybrid carriers. These vectors were used because of the high affinity of albumin for liver and for the overexpression of folate receptors on the membrane hepatocellular carcinoma cells. The empty and the encapsulated carriers were thoroughly investigated to characterize their structure, to evaluate the colloidal stability and the surface functionalization. The entrapment of SHT-DNA, siRNA and P-17, respectively, was demonstrated by morphological and quantitative analysis. Graphical Abstract: A novel fabrication of Hybrid Polymeric-Protein Nano-Carriers (HPPNC) for delivering TGF β1 inhibitors to HCC cells has been developed. SHT-DNA, siRNA and P-17 have been successfully encapsulated. TGF β1 inhibitors-loaded HPPNC were efficiently uptaken by HLF cells. [InlineMediaObject not available: see fulltext.]. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Depth profile investigations of surface modifications of limestone artifacts by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Senesi, G.; Nicolodelli, G.; Milori, D.; and De Pascale, O.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Environmental Earth Sciences, 76(16). 2017.\n cited By 10\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Depth$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Senesi2017,\nauthor={Senesi, G.S. and Nicolodelli, G. and Milori, D.M.B.P. and De Pascale, O.},\ntitle={Depth profile investigations of surface modifications of limestone artifacts by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy},\njournal={Environmental Earth Sciences},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={76},\nnumber={16},\ndoi={10.1007/s12665-017-6910-4},\nart_number={565},\nnote={cited By 10},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85027859315&doi=10.1007%2fs12665-017-6910-4&partnerID=40&md5=8b21a69d5f8b0f39d2e6bead26b27385},\nabstract={The study of the degradation mechanisms of materials constituting historical buildings is very relevant in the context of cultural heritage preservation. In this work, a limestone sample collected from the masonry blocks of the entrance gate of historic Castello Svevo, Bari, Italy, was subjected to depth profile elemental analysis of the ablated black crust and the underlying limestone by double pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. The specific elemental components were identified and their concentrations along the sample profile analyzed, so allowing to identify the boundary between the weathered and unaltered rock. The laser-induced plasma stability, i.e., the absence of parameter changes during ablation, was verified to be constant and not to affect the elemental peak sizes during the entire depth analysis process when the plasma is confined in the ablation crater. © 2017, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany.},\npublisher={Springer Verlag},\nissn={18666280},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Activated carbon and metal organic framework as adsorbent for low-pressure methane storage applications: an overview.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Policicchio, A.; Filosa, R.; Abate, S.; Desiderio, G.; and Colavita, E.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Porous Materials, 24(4): 905-922. 2017.\n cited By 9\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Policicchio2017905,\nauthor={Policicchio, A. and Filosa, R. and Abate, S. and Desiderio, G. and Colavita, E.},\ntitle={Activated carbon and metal organic framework as adsorbent for low-pressure methane storage applications: an overview},\njournal={Journal of Porous Materials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={24},\nnumber={4},\npages={905-922},\ndoi={10.1007/s10934-016-0330-9},\nnote={cited By 9},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84997270843&doi=10.1007%2fs10934-016-0330-9&partnerID=40&md5=79cd793ce950e9aecdd40a2a37feef24},\nabstract={The aim of this comprehensive review on materials for methane storage application is to understand which are the best conditions and the best materials for their use for the implementation of storage tank. The research was focused on two different families of samples that up to now appear like the most promising. In particular, Activated carbon and metal organic framework were analyzed and an overall picture was extrapolated. Analysis of the structural parameters and adsorption capacities were evaluated and relation between them were obtained. A comparison of values available in literature was done and, when possible, laboratory tests were performed. The presented results allow to identify potential materials with high specific storage capacity and to verify their performances in optimized conditions. This work represents the starting point for a real and efficient method to the methane storage as a starting point for the development of Adsorbed Natural Gas technology for static and/or automotive applications. © 2016, Springer Science+Business Media New York.},\npublisher={Springer New York LLC},\nissn={13802224},\ncoden={JPMAF},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cytotoxicity of temozolomide on human glioblastoma cells is enhanced by the concomitant exposure to an extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (100 Hz, 100 G).\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Akbarnejad, Z.; Eskandary, H.; Dini, L.; Vergallo, C.; Nematollahi-Mahani, S.; Farsinejad, A.; Abadi, M.; and Ahmadi, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 92: 254-264. 2017.\n cited By 13\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Cytotoxicity$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Akbarnejad2017254,\nauthor={Akbarnejad, Z. and Eskandary, H. and Dini, L. and Vergallo, C. and Nematollahi-Mahani, S.N. and Farsinejad, A. and Abadi, M.F.S. and Ahmadi, M.},\ntitle={Cytotoxicity of temozolomide on human glioblastoma cells is enhanced by the concomitant exposure to an extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (100 Hz, 100 G)},\njournal={Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={92},\npages={254-264},\ndoi={10.1016/j.biopha.2017.05.050},\nnote={cited By 13},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019625531&doi=10.1016%2fj.biopha.2017.05.050&partnerID=40&md5=6b07e5b5a41885b41cf80c2455f2a541},\nabstract={Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most malignant brain cancer that causes high mortality in humans. It responds poorly to the most common cancer treatments, such as surgery, chemo- and radiation therapy. Temozolomide (TMZ) is an alkylating agent that has been widely used to treat GBM; resistance to this drug is often found. One unexplored possibility for overcoming this resistance is a treatment based on concomitant exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) and TMZ. Indeed, many evidences show that EMF affects cancer cells and drug performance. In this study, we evaluated the potential synergistic effect of 100 μM TMZ and EMF (100 Hz, 100 G) on two human glioma cells line, i.e., U87 and T98G above single treatments, TMZ or EMF. Co-treatment synergistically enhanced apoptosis in U87 and T98G cells, by increasing the expression of P53, Bax, and Caspase-3 and decreasing that of Bcl-2 and Cyclin-D1. We also observed an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and the overexpression of the heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) gene in comparison to controls. In conclusion, since EMF enhanced the apoptotic effect of TMZ, possibly through a redox regulation mechanism, the TMZ/EMF combination may be effective for glioma cancer treating. Further studies are needed to reveal the action mechanism of this possible novel therapeutic approach. © 2017 Elsevier Masson SAS},\npublisher={Elsevier Masson SAS},\nissn={07533322},\ncoden={BIPHE},\npubmed_id={28551545},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mechanical resilience of modified bitumen at different cooling rates: A rheological and atomic force microscopy investigation.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Oliviero Rossi, C.; Ashimova, S.; Calandra, P.; De Santo, M.; and Ruggero, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 7(8): 779. 2017.\n cited By 19\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Mechanical$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{OlivieroRossi2017779,\nauthor={Oliviero Rossi, C. and Ashimova, S. and Calandra, P. and De Santo, M.P. and Ruggero, A.},\ntitle={Mechanical resilience of modified bitumen at different cooling rates: A rheological and atomic force microscopy investigation},\njournal={Applied Sciences (Switzerland)},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={8},\npages={779},\ndoi={10.3390/app7080779},\nart_number={779},\nnote={cited By 19},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026766251&doi=10.3390%2fapp7080779&partnerID=40&md5=4324f48018f062550448104af1dcd136},\nabstract={Due to the wide variation in geographic and climatic conditions, the search for high-performance bituminous materials is becoming more and more urgent to increase the useful life of pavements and reduce the enormous cost of road maintenance. Extensive research has been done by testing various bitumen modifiers, although most of them are petroleum-derived additives, such as polymers, rubbers and plastic, which in turn do not prevent oxidative aging of the binder. Thus, as an alternative to the most common polymeric rheological modifiers, selected binder additives falling in the categories of organosilane (P2KA), polyphosphoric acid (PPA) and food grade phospholipids (LCS) were homogeneously mixed to a base bitumen. The goal was to analyse the micro-morphology of the bitumens (neat and modified) subjected to different cooling rates and to find the corresponding correlations in the mechanical response domain. Therefore, microstructural investigations carried out by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and fundamental rheological tests based on oscillatory dynamic rheology, were used to evaluate the effect of additives on the bitumen structure and compared with pristine binder as a reference. The tested bitumen additives have been shown to elicit different mechanical behaviours by varying the cooling rate. By comparing rheological data, analysed in the framework of the “weak gel” model, and AFM images, it was found that both P2KA and PPA altered the material structure in a different manner whereas LCS revealed superior performances, acting as “mechanical buffer” in the whole explored range of cooling rates. © 2017 by the authors.},\npublisher={MDPI AG},\nissn={20763417},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n β-catenin knockdown affects mitochondrial biogenesis and lipid metabolism in breast cancer cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Vergara, D.; Stanca, E.; Guerra, F.; Priore, P.; Gaballo, A.; Franck, J.; Simeone, P.; Trerotola, M.; De Domenico, S.; Fournier, I.; Bucci, C.; Salzet, M.; Giudetti, A.; and Maffia, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Frontiers in Physiology, 8(JUL). 2017.\n cited By 30\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Vergara2017,\nauthor={Vergara, D. and Stanca, E. and Guerra, F. and Priore, P. and Gaballo, A. and Franck, J. and Simeone, P. and Trerotola, M. and De Domenico, S.D. and Fournier, I. and Bucci, C. and Salzet, M. and Giudetti, A.M. and Maffia, M.},\ntitle={β-catenin knockdown affects mitochondrial biogenesis and lipid metabolism in breast cancer cells},\njournal={Frontiers in Physiology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={8},\nnumber={JUL},\ndoi={10.3389/fphys.2017.00544},\nart_number={544},\nnote={cited By 30},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026436718&doi=10.3389%2ffphys.2017.00544&partnerID=40&md5=bc7e6243bf9976eb0cc98316e9b3fe1b},\nabstract={β-catenin plays an important role as regulatory hub in several cellular processes including cell adhesion, metabolism, and epithelial mesenchymal transition. This is mainly achieved by its dual role as structural component of cadherin-based adherens junctions, and as a key nuclear effector of the Wnt pathway. For this dual role, different classes of proteins are differentially regulated via β-catenin dependent mechanisms. Here, we applied a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) approach to identify proteins modulated after β-catenin knockdown in the breast cancer cell line MCF-7. We used a label free analysis to compare trypsin-digested proteins from CTR (shCTR) and β-catenin knockout cells (shβcat). This led to the identification of 98 differentially expressed proteins, 53 of them were up-regulated and 45 down-regulated. Loss of β-catenin induced morphological changes and a significant modulation of the expression levels of proteins associated with primary metabolic processes. In detail, proteins involved in carbohydrate metabolism and tricarboxylic acid cycle were found to be down-regulated, whereas proteins associated to lipid metabolism were found up-regulated in shβcat compared to shCTR. A loss of mitochondrial mass and membrane potential was also assessed by fluorescent probes in shβcat cells with respect to the controls. These data are consistent with the reduced expression of transcriptional factors regulating mitochondrial biogenesis detected in shβcat cells. β-catenin driven metabolic reprogramming resulted also in a significant modulation of lipogenic enzyme expression and activity. Compared to controls, β-catenin knockout cells showed increased incorporation of [1-14C]acetate and decreased utilization of [U-14C]glucose for fatty acid synthesis. Our data highlight a role of β-catenin in the regulation of metabolism and energy homeostasis in breast cancer cells. © 2017 Vergara, Stanca, Guerra, Priore, Gaballo, Franck, Simeone, Trerotola, De Domenico, Fournier, Bucci, Salzet, Giudetti and Maffia.},\npublisher={Frontiers Media S.A.},\nissn={1664042X},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n β-catenin plays an important role as regulatory hub in several cellular processes including cell adhesion, metabolism, and epithelial mesenchymal transition. This is mainly achieved by its dual role as structural component of cadherin-based adherens junctions, and as a key nuclear effector of the Wnt pathway. For this dual role, different classes of proteins are differentially regulated via β-catenin dependent mechanisms. Here, we applied a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) approach to identify proteins modulated after β-catenin knockdown in the breast cancer cell line MCF-7. We used a label free analysis to compare trypsin-digested proteins from CTR (shCTR) and β-catenin knockout cells (shβcat). This led to the identification of 98 differentially expressed proteins, 53 of them were up-regulated and 45 down-regulated. Loss of β-catenin induced morphological changes and a significant modulation of the expression levels of proteins associated with primary metabolic processes. In detail, proteins involved in carbohydrate metabolism and tricarboxylic acid cycle were found to be down-regulated, whereas proteins associated to lipid metabolism were found up-regulated in shβcat compared to shCTR. A loss of mitochondrial mass and membrane potential was also assessed by fluorescent probes in shβcat cells with respect to the controls. These data are consistent with the reduced expression of transcriptional factors regulating mitochondrial biogenesis detected in shβcat cells. β-catenin driven metabolic reprogramming resulted also in a significant modulation of lipogenic enzyme expression and activity. Compared to controls, β-catenin knockout cells showed increased incorporation of [1-14C]acetate and decreased utilization of [U-14C]glucose for fatty acid synthesis. Our data highlight a role of β-catenin in the regulation of metabolism and energy homeostasis in breast cancer cells. © 2017 Vergara, Stanca, Guerra, Priore, Gaballo, Franck, Simeone, Trerotola, De Domenico, Fournier, Bucci, Salzet, Giudetti and Maffia.\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rational Design of Molecular Hole-Transporting Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells: Direct versus Inverted Device Configurations.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Grisorio, R.; Iacobellis, R.; Listorti, A.; De Marco, L.; Cipolla, M.; Manca, M.; Rizzo, A.; Abate, A.; Gigli, G.; and Suranna, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 9(29): 24778-24787. 2017.\n cited By 47\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Grisorio201724778,\nauthor={Grisorio, R. and Iacobellis, R. and Listorti, A. and De Marco, L. and Cipolla, M.P. and Manca, M. and Rizzo, A. and Abate, A. and Gigli, G. and Suranna, G.P.},\ntitle={Rational Design of Molecular Hole-Transporting Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells: Direct versus Inverted Device Configurations},\njournal={ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={29},\npages={24778-24787},\ndoi={10.1021/acsami.7b05484},\nnote={cited By 47},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026315147&doi=10.1021%2facsami.7b05484&partnerID=40&md5=bb8e8139dc735aa792a57b7aa4453bd4},\nabstract={Due to a still limited understanding of the reasons making 2,2′,7,7′-tetrakis(N,N-di-p-methoxyphenylamine)-9,9′-spirobifluorene (Spiro-OMeTAD) the state-of-the-art hole-transporting material (HTM) for emerging photovoltaic applications, the molecular tailoring of organic components for perovskite solar cells (PSCs) lacks in solid design criteria. Charge delocalization in radical cationic states can undoubtedly be considered as one of the essential prerequisites for an HTM, but this aspect has been investigated to a relatively minor extent. In marked contrast with the 3-D structure of Spiro-OMeTAD, truxene-based HTMs Trux1 and Trux2 have been employed for the first time in PSCs fabricated with a direct (n-i-p) or inverted (p-i-n) architecture, exhibiting a peculiar behavior with respect to the referential HTM. Notwithstanding the efficient hole extraction from the perovskite layer exhibited by Trux1 and Trux2 in direct configuration devices, their photovoltaic performances were detrimentally affected by their poor hole transport. Conversely, an outstanding improvement of the photovoltaic performances in dopant-free inverted configuration devices compared to Spiro-OMeTAD was recorded, ascribable to the use of thinner HTM layers. The rationalization of the photovoltaic performances exhibited by different configuration devices discussed in this paper can provide new and unexpected prospects for engineering the interface between the active layer of perovskite-based solar cells and the hole transporters. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19448244},\npubmed_id={28671835},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Selective Targeting of Neurons with Inorganic Nanoparticles: Revealing the Crucial Role of Nanoparticle Surface Charge.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Dante, S.; Petrelli, A.; Petrini, E.; Marotta, R.; Maccione, A.; Alabastri, A.; Quarta, A.; De Donato, F.; Ravasenga, T.; Sathya, A.; Cingolani, R.; Proietti Zaccaria, R.; Berdondini, L.; Barberis, A.; and Pellegrino, T.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ACS Nano, 11(7): 6630-6640. 2017.\n cited By 34\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Dante20176630,\nauthor={Dante, S. and Petrelli, A. and Petrini, E.M. and Marotta, R. and Maccione, A. and Alabastri, A. and Quarta, A. and De Donato, F. and Ravasenga, T. and Sathya, A. and Cingolani, R. and Proietti Zaccaria, R. and Berdondini, L. and Barberis, A. and Pellegrino, T.},\ntitle={Selective Targeting of Neurons with Inorganic Nanoparticles: Revealing the Crucial Role of Nanoparticle Surface Charge},\njournal={ACS Nano},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={11},\nnumber={7},\npages={6630-6640},\ndoi={10.1021/acsnano.7b00397},\nnote={cited By 34},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026321793&doi=10.1021%2facsnano.7b00397&partnerID=40&md5=eaf926220a7751d7f679a20f7f934cf5},\nabstract={Nanoparticles (NPs) are increasingly used in biomedical applications, but the factors that influence their interactions with living cells need to be elucidated. Here, we reveal the role of NP surface charge in determining their neuronal interactions and electrical responses. We discovered that negatively charged NPs administered at low concentration (10 nM) interact with the neuronal membrane and at the synaptic cleft, whereas positively and neutrally charged NPs never localize on neurons. This effect is shape and material independent. The presence of negatively charged NPs on neuronal cell membranes influences the excitability of neurons by causing an increase in the amplitude and frequency of spontaneous postsynaptic currents at the single cell level and an increase of both the spiking activity and synchronous firing at neural network level. The negatively charged NPs exclusively bind to excitable neuronal cells, and never to nonexcitable glial cells. This specific interaction was also confirmed by manipulating the electrophysiological activity of neuronal cells. Indeed, the interaction of negatively charged NPs with neurons is either promoted or hindered by pharmacological suppression or enhancement of the neuronal activity with tetrodotoxin or bicuculline, respectively. We further support our main experimental conclusions by using numerical simulations. This study demonstrates that negatively charged NPs modulate the excitability of neurons, revealing the potential use of NPs for controlling neuron activity. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19360851},\npubmed_id={28595006},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organic Gelators as Growth Control Agents for Stable and Reproducible Hybrid Perovskite-Based Solar Cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Masi, S.; Rizzo, A.; Munir, R.; Listorti, A.; Giuri, A.; Esposito Corcione, C.; Treat, N.; Gigli, G.; Amassian, A.; Stingelin, N.; and Colella, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Advanced Energy Materials, 7(14). 2017.\n cited By 44\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Masi2017,\nauthor={Masi, S. and Rizzo, A. and Munir, R. and Listorti, A. and Giuri, A. and Esposito Corcione, C. and Treat, N.D. and Gigli, G. and Amassian, A. and Stingelin, N. and Colella, S.},\ntitle={Organic Gelators as Growth Control Agents for Stable and Reproducible Hybrid Perovskite-Based Solar Cells},\njournal={Advanced Energy Materials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={14},\ndoi={10.1002/aenm.201602600},\nnote={cited By 44},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014058965&doi=10.1002%2faenm.201602600&partnerID=40&md5=bae63b87c549d7d6c11164810cb076d3},\nabstract={Low-molecular-weight organic gelators are widely used to influence the solidification of polymers, with applications ranging from packaging items, food containers to organic electronic devices, including organic photovoltaics. Here, this concept is extended to hybrid halide perovskite-based materials. In situ time-resolved grazing incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering measurements performed during spin coating reveal that organic gelators beneficially influence the nucleation and growth of the perovskite precursor phase. This can be exploited for the fabrication of planar n-i-p heterojunction devices with MAPbI3 (MA = CH3NH3+) that display a performance that not only is enhanced by ≈25% compared to solar cells where the active layer is produced without the use of a gelator but that also features a higher stability to moisture and a reduced hysteresis. Most importantly, the presented approach is straightforward and simple, and it provides a general method to render the film formation of hybrid perovskites more reliable and robust, analogous to the control that is afforded by these additives in the processing of commodity “plastics.”. © 2017 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim},\npublisher={Wiley-VCH Verlag},\nissn={16146832},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Highly-flexible, ultra-thin, and transparent single-layer graphene/silver composite electrodes for organic light emitting diodes.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Li, K.; Wang, H.; Li, H.; Li, Y.; Jin, G.; Gao, L.; Marco, M.; and Duan, Y.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nanotechnology, 28(31). 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Li2017,\nauthor={Li, K. and Wang, H. and Li, H. and Li, Y. and Jin, G. and Gao, L. and Marco, M. and Duan, Y.},\ntitle={Highly-flexible, ultra-thin, and transparent single-layer graphene/silver composite electrodes for organic light emitting diodes},\njournal={Nanotechnology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={28},\nnumber={31},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6528/aa7a6a},\nart_number={315201},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85025478779&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6528%2faa7a6a&partnerID=40&md5=6b88d59db42a2970475a16e7e3eb05ca},\nabstract={Transparent conductive electrode (TCE) platforms are required in many optoelectronic devices, including organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). To date, indium tin oxide based electrodes are widely used in TCEs but they still have few limitations in term of achieving flexible OLEDs and display techniques. In this paper, highly-flexible and ultra-thin TCEs were fabricated for use in OLEDs by combining single-layer graphene (SLG) with thin silver layers of only several nanometers in thickness. The as-prepared SLG + Ag (8 nm) composite electrodes showed low sheet resistances of 8.5 Ω/□, high stability over 500 bending cycles, and 74% transmittance at 550 nm wavelength. Furthermore, SLG + Ag composite electrodes employed as anodes in OLEDs delivered turn-on voltages of 2.4 V, with luminance exceeding 1300 cd m-2 at only 5 V, and maximum luminance reaching up 40 000 cd m-2 at 9 V. Also, the devices could work normally under less than the 1 cm bending radius. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09574484},\ncoden={NNOTE},\npubmed_id={28631622},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pressure in an exactly solvable model of active fluid.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Marini Bettolo Marconi, U.; Maggi, C.; and Paoluzzi, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Chemical Physics, 147(2). 2017.\n cited By 8\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{MariniBettoloMarconi2017,\nauthor={Marini Bettolo Marconi, U. and Maggi, C. and Paoluzzi, M.},\ntitle={Pressure in an exactly solvable model of active fluid},\njournal={Journal of Chemical Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={147},\nnumber={2},\ndoi={10.1063/1.4991731},\nart_number={024903},\nnote={cited By 8},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85024114770&doi=10.1063%2f1.4991731&partnerID=40&md5=d46f195eb59019524846addb251710fc},\nabstract={We consider the pressure in the steady-state regime of three stochastic models characterized by self-propulsion and persistent motion and widely employed to describe the behavior of active particles, namely, the Active Brownian particle (ABP) model, the Gaussian colored noise (GCN) model, and the unified colored noise approximation (UCNA) model. Whereas in the limit of short but finite persistence time, the pressure in the UCNA model can be obtained by different methods which have an analog in equilibrium systems, in the remaining two models only the virial route is, in general, possible. According to this method, notwithstanding each model obeys its own specific microscopic law of evolution, the pressure displays a certain universal behavior. For generic interparticle and confining potentials, we derive a formula which establishes a correspondence between the GCN and the UCNA pressures. In order to provide explicit formulas and examples, we specialize the discussion to the case of an assembly of elastic dumbbells confined to a parabolic well. By employing the UCNA we find that, for this model, the pressure determined by the thermodynamic method coincides with the pressures obtained by the virial and mechanical methods. The three methods when applied to the GCN give a pressure identical to that obtained via the UCNA. Finally, we find that the ABP virial pressure exactly agrees with the UCNA and GCN results. © 2017 Author(s).},\npublisher={American Institute of Physics Inc.},\nissn={00219606},\ncoden={JCPSA},\npubmed_id={28711034},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer versus Long Range Interaction Effects on the Non-Arrhenius Behavior of Quasi-Resonant O2 + N2 Collisions.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Kurnosov, A.; Cacciatore, M.; Pirani, F.; Laganà, A.; Martí, C.; and Garcia, E.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 121(27): 5088-5099. 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Kurnosov20175088,\nauthor={Kurnosov, A. and Cacciatore, M. and Pirani, F. and Laganà, A. and Martí, C. and Garcia, E.},\ntitle={Closer versus Long Range Interaction Effects on the Non-Arrhenius Behavior of Quasi-Resonant O2 + N2 Collisions},\njournal={Journal of Physical Chemistry A},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={121},\nnumber={27},\npages={5088-5099},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.jpca.7b04204},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85024833404&doi=10.1021%2facs.jpca.7b04204&partnerID=40&md5=76537e5cdbd41115891bfd6c5a0522ed},\nabstract={We report in this paper an investigation on energy transfer processes from vibration to vibration and/or translation in thermal and subthermal regimes for the O2 + N2 system performed using quantum-classical calculations on different empirical, semiempirical, and ab initio potential energy surfaces. In particular, the paper focuses on the rationalization of the non-Arrhenius behavior (inversion of the temperature dependence) of the quasi-resonant vibration-to-vibration energy transfer transition rate coefficients at threshold. To better understand the microscopic nature of the involved processes, we pushed the calculations to the detail of the related cross sections and analyzed the impact of the medium and long-range components of the interaction on them. Furthermore, the variation with temperature of the dependence of the quasi-resonant rate coefficient on the vibrational energy gap between initial and final vibrational states and the effectiveness of quantum-classical calculations to overcome the limitations of the purely classical treatments were also investigated. These treatments, handled in an open molecular science fashion by chaining data and competencies of the various laboratories using a grid empowered molecular simulator, have allowed a rationalization of the dependence of the computed rate coefficients in terms of the distortion of the O2-N2 configuration during the diatom-diatom collisions. A way of relating such distortions to a smooth and continuous progress variable, allowing a proper evolution from both long to closer range formulation of the interaction and from its entrance to exit channel (through the strong interaction region) relaxed graphical representations, is also discussed in the paper. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={10895639},\ncoden={JPCAF},\npubmed_id={28598167},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Translating ceRNA Susceptibilities into Correlation Functions.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Martirosyan, A.; Marsili, M.; and De Martino, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Biophysical Journal, 113(1): 206-213. 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Martirosyan2017206,\nauthor={Martirosyan, A. and Marsili, M. and De Martino, A.},\ntitle={Translating ceRNA Susceptibilities into Correlation Functions},\njournal={Biophysical Journal},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={113},\nnumber={1},\npages={206-213},\ndoi={10.1016/j.bpj.2017.05.042},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021965824&doi=10.1016%2fj.bpj.2017.05.042&partnerID=40&md5=748d51f8fb950bee27a9805bb3e32532},\nabstract={Competition to bind microRNAs induces an effective positive cross talk between their targets, which are therefore known as “competing endogenous RNAs” (ceRNAs). Although such an effect is known to play a significant role in specific situations, estimating its strength from data and experimentally in physiological conditions appears to be far from simple. Here, we show that the susceptibility of ceRNAs to different types of perturbations affecting their competitors (and hence their tendency to cross talk) can be encoded in quantities as intuitive and as simple to measure as correlation functions. This scenario is confirmed by extensive numerical simulations and validated by re-analyzing phosphatase and tensin homolog's cross-talk pattern from The Cancer Genome Atlas breast cancer database. These results clarify the links between different quantities used to estimate the intensity of ceRNA cross talk and provide, to our knowledge, new keys to analyze transcriptional data sets and effectively probe ceRNA networks in silico. © 2017 Biophysical Society},\npublisher={Biophysical Society},\nissn={00063495},\ncoden={BIOJA},\npubmed_id={28700919},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Excitation of the lowest CO2 vibrational states by electrons in hypersonic boundary layers.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Armenise, I.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Chemical Physics, 491: 11-24. 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Armenise201711,\nauthor={Armenise, I.},\ntitle={Excitation of the lowest CO2 vibrational states by electrons in hypersonic boundary layers},\njournal={Chemical Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={491},\npages={11-24},\ndoi={10.1016/j.chemphys.2017.04.011},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018982325&doi=10.1016%2fj.chemphys.2017.04.011&partnerID=40&md5=05d180a7799905c167022cd8cd401137},\nabstract={The state-to-state vibrational kinetics of a CO2/O2/CO/C/O/e− mixture in a hypersonic boundary layer under conditions compatible with the Mars re-entry is studied. The model adopted treats three CO2 modes (the two degenerated bending modes are approximated as a unique one) as not independent ones. Vibrational-translational transitions in the bending mode, inter-mode exchanges within CO2 molecule and between molecules of different chemical species as well as dissociation-recombination reactions are considered. Attention is paid to the electron-CO2 collisions that cause transitions from the ground vibrational state, CO2(0,0,0), to the first excited ones, CO2(1,0,0), CO2(0,1,0) and CO2(0,0,1). The corresponding processes rate coefficients are obtained starting from the electron energy distribution function, calculated either as an equilibrium Boltzmann distribution at the local temperature or by solving the Boltzmann equation. Results obtained either neglecting or including in the kinetic scheme the electron-CO2 collisions are compared and explained by analysing the rate coefficients of the electron-CO2 collisions. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={03010104},\ncoden={CMPHC},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reduction of microbial contamination and improvement of germination of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) seeds via surface dielectric barrier discharge.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ambrico, P.; Šimek, M.; Morano, M.; De Miccolis Angelini, R.; Minafra, A.; Trotti, P.; Ambrico, M.; Prukner, V.; and Faretra, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 50(30). 2017.\n cited By 13\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Ambrico2017,\nauthor={Ambrico, P.F. and Šimek, M. and Morano, M. and De Miccolis Angelini, R.M. and Minafra, A. and Trotti, P. and Ambrico, M. and Prukner, V. and Faretra, F.},\ntitle={Reduction of microbial contamination and improvement of germination of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) seeds via surface dielectric barrier discharge},\njournal={Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={50},\nnumber={30},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6463/aa77c8},\nart_number={305401},\nnote={cited By 13},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85024396403&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6463%2faa77c8&partnerID=40&md5=468bf583aad8525c42f995858c65b5b0},\nabstract={Naturally contaminated basil seeds were treated by a surface dielectric barrier discharge driven in the humid air by an amplitude modulated AC high voltage to avoid heat shock. In order to avoid direct contact of seeds with microdischarge filaments, the seeds to be treated were placed at sufficient distance from the surface discharge. After treatment, the seeds were analyzed in comparison with control samples for their microbial contamination as well as for the capability of germination and seedling growth. Moreover, chemical modification of seed surface was observed through the elemental energy dispersive x-ray analysis and wettability tests. We found that treatment applied at 20% duty cycle (effective discharge duration up to 20 s) significantly decreases microbial load without reducing the viability of the seeds. On the other side, seedling growth was considerably accelerated after the treatment, and biometric growth parameters of seedlings (total length, weight, leaf extension) considerably increased compared to the controls. Interestingly, scanning electron microscopy images taken for the different duration of treatment revealed that seed radicle micropylar regions underwent significant morphological changes while the coat was substantially undamaged. Inside the seed, the embryo seemed to be well preserved while the endosperm body was detached from the epithelial tegument. A total of 9 different genera of fungi were recovered from the analyzed seeds. Scanning electron microscopy images revealed that conidia were localized especially in the micropylar region, and after plasma treatment, most of them showed substantial damages. Therefore, the overall effect of the treatment of naturally contaminated seeds by reactive oxygen and nitrogen species produced by plasma and the consequent changes in surface chemistry and microbial load can significantly improve seed vigor. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={00223727},\ncoden={JPAPB},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Flexible Electrode Based on Al-Doped Nickel Hydroxide Wrapped around a Carbon Nanotube Forest for Efficient Oxygen Evolution.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Malara, F.; Carallo, S.; Rotunno, E.; Lazzarini, L.; Piperopoulos, E.; Milone, C.; and Naldoni, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ACS Catalysis, 7(7): 4786-4795. 2017.\n cited By 17\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Malara20174786,\nauthor={Malara, F. and Carallo, S. and Rotunno, E. and Lazzarini, L. and Piperopoulos, E. and Milone, C. and Naldoni, A.},\ntitle={A Flexible Electrode Based on Al-Doped Nickel Hydroxide Wrapped around a Carbon Nanotube Forest for Efficient Oxygen Evolution},\njournal={ACS Catalysis},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={7},\npages={4786-4795},\ndoi={10.1021/acscatal.7b01188},\nnote={cited By 17},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85023782137&doi=10.1021%2facscatal.7b01188&partnerID=40&md5=637e3b99a8d0b5fd880f5e5448813131},\nabstract={The development of highly active, cheap, and stable electrocatalysts for overall water splitting is strategic for industrial electrolysis processes aiming to achieve sustainable hydrogen production. Here, we report the impressive electrocatalytic activity of the oxygen evolution reaction of Al-doped Ni(OH)2 deposited on a chemically etched carbon nanotube forest (CNT-F) supported on a flexible polymer/CNT nanocomposite. Our monolithic electrode generates a stable current density of 10 mA/cm2 at an overpotential (η) of 0.28 V toward the oxygen evolution reaction in 1 M NaOH and reaches approximately 200 mA/cm2 at 1.7 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode in 6 M KOH. The CNT-F/NiAl electrode also shows an outstanding activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction under alkaline conditions. When CNT-F/NiAl is used both at the anode and at the cathode, our device can sustain the overall water splitting, reaching 10 mA/cm2 at η = 1.96 V. The high electrocatalytic activity of the CNT-F/NiAl hydroxide is due to the huge surface area of the CNT forest, the high electrical conductivity of the nanocomposite substrate, and the interactions between the NiAl catalyst and the CNTs. (Graph Presented). © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={21555435},\ncoden={ACCAC},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Modeling Coronene Nanostructures: Analytical Potential, Stable Configurations and Ab Initio Energies.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Bartolomei, M.; Pirani, F.; and Marques, J.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 121(26): 14330-14338. 2017.\n cited By 15\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Bartolomei201714330,\nauthor={Bartolomei, M. and Pirani, F. and Marques, J.M.C.},\ntitle={Modeling Coronene Nanostructures: Analytical Potential, Stable Configurations and Ab Initio Energies},\njournal={Journal of Physical Chemistry C},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={121},\nnumber={26},\npages={14330-14338},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b03691},\nnote={cited By 15},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85024487521&doi=10.1021%2facs.jpcc.7b03691&partnerID=40&md5=b7dfcf23d0da0c5f83954186716aa68c},\nabstract={Coronene is one of the basic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) used to test the reliabilty of a multidimensional potential energy surface (PES) and to assess its influence on the formation dynamics of PAH clusters with defined physical and chemical properties. We report an analytical potential energy surface for modeling the coronene-coronene interaction, whose parameters were fine-tuned on dispersion-corrected DFT estimations performed within the generalized gradient PBE approximation, that is suitable for describing molecular aggregates involving aromatic species. This model was used to build a potential function for coronene clusters (Corn) that was then applied in a detailed global geometry optimization study with an evolutionary algorithm. A large variety of low-energy structures were obtained for the Corn (n = 2-15) clusters ranging from columnar-type to two-stacked in a handshake association motifs. Moreover, it was found that a transition from a single-stack columnar regime to other more complex shapes occurs at n = 6, whereas previous results based on a simpler coarse-grained potential pointed to a transition at n = 8. Geometry reoptimizations were also performed at the DFT level for the most representative low-energy structures of Corn (n = 3-6), which confirmed the reliability of the present findings. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19327447},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effects of extremely low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields (ELF-PEMFs) on glioblastoma cells (U87).\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Akbarnejad, Z.; Eskandary, H.; Vergallo, C.; Nematollahi-Mahani, S.; Dini, L.; Darvishzadeh-Mahani, F.; and Ahmadi, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 36(3): 238-247. 2017.\n cited By 17\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Akbarnejad2017238,\nauthor={Akbarnejad, Z. and Eskandary, H. and Vergallo, C. and Nematollahi-Mahani, S.N. and Dini, L. and Darvishzadeh-Mahani, F. and Ahmadi, M.},\ntitle={Effects of extremely low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields (ELF-PEMFs) on glioblastoma cells (U87)},\njournal={Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={36},\nnumber={3},\npages={238-247},\ndoi={10.1080/15368378.2016.1251452},\nnote={cited By 17},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84996562218&doi=10.1080%2f15368378.2016.1251452&partnerID=40&md5=6a2649fe9f2575c27a6b6e70232831c0},\nabstract={The impact of extremely low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields (ELF-PEMFs) at various frequencies and amplitudes was investigated on cell cycle, apoptosis and viability of the Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) cell line (U87), in vitro. The GBM is a malignant brain tumor with high mortality in humans and poorly responsive to the most common type of cancer treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. U87 cells with five experimental groups (I–V) were exposed to various ELF-PEMFs for 2, 4 and 24 h, as follows: (I) no exposure, control; (II) 50 Hz 100 ± 15 G; (III) 100 Hz 100 ± 15 G; (IV) 10 Hz 50 ± 10 G; (V) 50 Hz 50 ± 10 G. The morphology properties, cell viability and gene expression of proteins involved in cell cycle regulation (Cyclin-D1 and P53) and apoptosis (Caspase-3) were investigated. After 24 h, the cell viability and Cyclin-D1 expression increased in Group II (30%, 45%), whereas they decreased in Groups III (29%, 31%) and IV (21%, 34%); P53 and Caspase-3 elevated only in Group III; and no significant difference was observed in Group V, respectively, compared with the control (p < 0.05). The data suggest that the proliferation and apoptosis of human GBM are influenced by exposure to ELF-PEMFs in different time-dependent frequencies and amplitudes. The fact that some of the ELF-PEMFs frequencies and amplitudes favor U87 cells proliferation indicates precaution for the use of medical devices related to the MFs on cancer patients. On the other hand, some other ELF-PEMFs frequencies and intensities arresting U87 cells growth could open the way to develop novel therapeutic approaches. © 2017 Taylor & Francis.},\npublisher={Taylor and Francis Ltd},\nissn={15368378},\npubmed_id={27874284},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Double-pulse laser induced breakdown spectroscopy in orthogonal beam geometry to enhance line emission intensity from agricultural samples.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Nicolodelli, G.; Senesi, G.; Ranulfi, A.; Marangoni, B.; Watanabe, A.; de Melo Benites, V.; de Oliveira, P.; Villas-Boas, P.; and Milori, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Microchemical Journal, 133: 272-278. 2017.\n cited By 16\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Nicolodelli2017272,\nauthor={Nicolodelli, G. and Senesi, G.S. and Ranulfi, A.C. and Marangoni, B.S. and Watanabe, A. and de Melo Benites, V. and de Oliveira, P.P.A. and Villas-Boas, P. and Milori, D.M.B.P.},\ntitle={Double-pulse laser induced breakdown spectroscopy in orthogonal beam geometry to enhance line emission intensity from agricultural samples},\njournal={Microchemical Journal},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={133},\npages={272-278},\ndoi={10.1016/j.microc.2017.03.047},\nnote={cited By 16},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016511574&doi=10.1016%2fj.microc.2017.03.047&partnerID=40&md5=a57405764fa10c8b4f655f931c96dcaa},\nabstract={A soil, a plant and a fertilizer sample were investigated by double-pulse (DP) laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in orthogonal beam geometry using a reheating configuration. The DP-LIBS signal enhancement was evaluated with respect to the corresponding single-pulse (SP) LIBS as a function of the interpulse delay at various ablation energies. The maximum signal enhancement measured was 155-fold when low ablation energy (4 mJ) and an interpulse delay of 10 μs were used. At high laser energies (≥ 16 mJ) and interpulse delay of 0.6 μs, the maximum signal enhancement was up to 3-fold. The effect of excitation energies and interpulse delays on emission line intensities was discussed in the various conditions used. The emission line enhancement measured for ionic lines was always higher than that of atomic lines. Plasma excitation temperature and electron density measured as a function of interpulse delays at various ablation energies were shown to be related to the emission line intensities. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier Inc.},\nissn={0026265X},\ncoden={MICJA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Simplified preparation and characterization of magnetic hydroxyapatite-based nanocomposites.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Scialla, S.; Palazzo, B.; Barca, A.; Carbone, L.; Fiore, A.; Monteduro, A.; Maruccio, G.; Sannino, A.; and Gervaso, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Materials Science and Engineering C, 76: 1166-1174. 2017.\n cited By 9\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Simplified$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Scialla20171166,\nauthor={Scialla, S. and Palazzo, B. and Barca, A. and Carbone, L. and Fiore, A. and Monteduro, A.G. and Maruccio, G. and Sannino, A. and Gervaso, F.},\ntitle={Simplified preparation and characterization of magnetic hydroxyapatite-based nanocomposites},\njournal={Materials Science and Engineering C},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={76},\npages={1166-1174},\ndoi={10.1016/j.msec.2017.03.060},\nnote={cited By 9},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016493167&doi=10.1016%2fj.msec.2017.03.060&partnerID=40&md5=14ee46e9799685b90ca37182d0e8461a},\nabstract={Authors aimed to provide a magnetic responsiveness to bone-mimicking nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA). For this purpose, dextran-grafted iron oxide nanoarchitectures (DM) were synthesized by a green-friendly and scalable alkaline co-precipitation method at room temperature and used to functionalize n-HA crystals. Different amounts of DM hybrid structures were added into the nanocomposites (DM/n-HA 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1weight ratio) which were investigated through extensive physicochemical (XRD, ICP, TGA and Zeta-potential), microstructural (TEM and DLS), magnetic (VSM) and biological analyses (MTT proliferation assay). X-ray diffraction patterns have confirmed the n-HA formation in the presence of DM as a co-reagent. Furthermore, the addition of DM during the synthesis does not affect the primary crystallite domains of DM/n-HA nanocomposites. DM/n-HAs have shown a rising of the magnetic moment values by increasing DM content up to 2:1 ratio. However, the magnetic moment value recorded in the DM/n-HA 3:1 do not further increase showing a saturation behaviour. The cytocompatibility of the DM/n-HA was evaluated with respect to the MG63 osteoblast-like cell line. Proliferation assays revealed that viability, carried out in the absence of external magnetic field, was not affected by the amount of DM employed. Interestingly, assays also suggested that the DM/n-HA nanocomposites exhibit a possible shielding effect with respect to the anti-proliferative activity induced by the DM particles alone. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={09284931},\npubmed_id={28482482},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Determination of the impact of Bi content on the valence band energy of GaAsBi using x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Collar, K.; Li, J.; Jiao, W.; Guan, Y.; Losurdo, M.; Humlicek, J.; and Brown, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n AIP Advances, 7(7). 2017.\n cited By 7\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Collar2017,\nauthor={Collar, K. and Li, J. and Jiao, W. and Guan, Y. and Losurdo, M. and Humlicek, J. and Brown, A.S.},\ntitle={Determination of the impact of Bi content on the valence band energy of GaAsBi using x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy},\njournal={AIP Advances},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={7},\ndoi={10.1063/1.4986751},\nart_number={075016},\nnote={cited By 7},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026539341&doi=10.1063%2f1.4986751&partnerID=40&md5=24453b9575b4abaec1ce56a0e0e55e14},\nabstract={We investigate the change of the valence band energy of GaAs1-xBix (0&lt;x&lt;0.025) as a function of dilute bismuth (Bi) concentration, x, using x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The change in the valence band energy per addition of 1 % Bi is determined for strained and unstrained thin films using a linear approximation applicable to the dilute regime. Spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) was used as a complementary technique to determine the change in GaAsBi bandgap resulting from Bi addition. Analysis of SE and XPS data together supports the conclusion that ∼75% of the reduction in the bandgap is in the valence band for a compressively strained, dilute GaAsBi thin film at room temperature. © 2017 Author(s).},\npublisher={American Institute of Physics Inc.},\nissn={21583226},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do social sciences and humanities behave like life and hard sciences?.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Bonaccorsi, A.; Daraio, C.; Fantoni, S.; Folli, V.; Leonetti, M.; and Ruocco, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Scientometrics, 112(1): 607-653. 2017.\n cited By 14\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Do$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Bonaccorsi2017607,\nauthor={Bonaccorsi, A. and Daraio, C. and Fantoni, S. and Folli, V. and Leonetti, M. and Ruocco, G.},\ntitle={Do social sciences and humanities behave like life and hard sciences?},\njournal={Scientometrics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={112},\nnumber={1},\npages={607-653},\ndoi={10.1007/s11192-017-2384-0},\nnote={cited By 14},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018682843&doi=10.1007%2fs11192-017-2384-0&partnerID=40&md5=f8557996792e2cfe91f7bed1656cd7df},\nabstract={The quantitative evaluation of Social Science and Humanities (SSH) and the investigation of the existing similarities between SSH and Life and Hard Sciences (LHS) represent the forefront of scientometrics research. We analyse the scientific production of the universe of Italian academic scholars , over a 10-year period across 2002–2012, from a national database built by the Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes. We demonstrate that all Italian scholars of SSH and LHS are equals, as far as their publishing habits. They share the same general law, which is a lognormal. At the same time, however, they are different, because we measured their scientific production with different indicators required by the Italian law; we eliminated the “silent” scholars and obtained different scaling values—proxy of their productivity rates. Our findings may be useful to further develop indirect quali–quantitative comparative analysis across heterogeneous disciplines and, more broadly, to investigate on the generative mechanisms behind the observed empirical regularities. © 2017, Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, Hungary.},\npublisher={Springer Netherlands},\nissn={01389130},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Light controlled 3D micromotors powered by bacteria.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Vizsnyiczai, G.; Frangipane, G.; Maggi, C.; Saglimbeni, F.; Bianchi, S.; and Di Leonardo, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nature Communications, 8. 2017.\n cited By 64\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Vizsnyiczai2017,\nauthor={Vizsnyiczai, G. and Frangipane, G. and Maggi, C. and Saglimbeni, F. and Bianchi, S. and Di Leonardo, R.},\ntitle={Light controlled 3D micromotors powered by bacteria},\njournal={Nature Communications},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={8},\ndoi={10.1038/ncomms15974},\nart_number={15974},\nnote={cited By 64},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021660331&doi=10.1038%2fncomms15974&partnerID=40&md5=a3e76e9cd073db27cc01ac739149d9f6},\nabstract={Self-propelled bacteria can be integrated into synthetic micromachines and act as biological propellers. So far, proposed designs suffer from low reproducibility, large noise levels or lack of tunability. Here we demonstrate that fast, reliable and tunable bio-hybrid micromotors can be obtained by the self-assembly of synthetic structures with genetically engineered biological propellers. The synthetic components consist of 3D interconnected structures having a rotating unit that can capture individual bacteria into an array of microchambers so that cells contribute maximally to the applied torque. Bacterial cells are smooth swimmers expressing a light-driven proton pump that allows to optically control their swimming speed. Using a spatial light modulator, we can address individual motors with tunable light intensities allowing the dynamic control of their rotational speeds. Applying a real-time feedback control loop, we can also command a set of micromotors to rotate in unison with a prescribed angular speed. © The Author(s) 2017.},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20411723},\npubmed_id={28656975},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Capacitively coupled hydrogen plasmas sustained by tailored voltage waveforms: Vibrational kinetics and negative ions control.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Diomede, P.; Bruneau, B.; Longo, S.; Johnson, E.; and Booth, J.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 26(7). 2017.\n cited By 6\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Diomede2017,\nauthor={Diomede, P. and Bruneau, B. and Longo, S. and Johnson, E. and Booth, J.-P.},\ntitle={Capacitively coupled hydrogen plasmas sustained by tailored voltage waveforms: Vibrational kinetics and negative ions control},\njournal={Plasma Sources Science and Technology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={26},\nnumber={7},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6595/aa752c},\nart_number={075007},\nnote={cited By 6},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021762494&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6595%2faa752c&partnerID=40&md5=dfbe1f002f8aabbaa363a3ead5b811a3},\nabstract={A comprehensive hybrid model of a hydrogen capacitively coupled plasma, including a detailed description of the molecular vibrational kinetics, has been applied to the study of the effect of tailored voltage waveforms (TVWs) on the production kinetics and transport of negative ions in these discharges. Two kinds of TVWs are considered, valleys-to-peaks and saw-tooth, with amplitude and slope asymmetry respectively. By tailoring the voltage waveform only, it is possible to exert substantial control over the peak density and position of negative ions inside the discharge volume. This control is particularly effective for saw-tooth waveforms. Insight into the mechanisms allowing this control is provided by an analysis of the model results. This reveals the roles of the vibrational distribution function and of the electron energy distribution and their correlations, as well as changes in the negative ion transport in the electric field when using different TVWs. Considering the chemical reactivity of H- ions, the possibility of a purely electrical control of the negative ion cloud in a reactor operating with a feedstock gas diluted by hydrogen may find interesting applications. This is the first study of vibrational kinetics in the context of TVWs in molecular gases. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09630252},\ncoden={PSTEE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gallium-modified chitosan/poly(acrylic acid) bilayer coatings for improved titanium implant performances.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Bonifacio, M.; Cometa, S.; Dicarlo, M.; Baruzzi, F.; de Candia, S.; Gloria, A.; Giangregorio, M.; Mattioli-Belmonte, M.; and De Giglio, E.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Carbohydrate Polymers, 166: 348-357. 2017.\n cited By 23\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Bonifacio2017348,\nauthor={Bonifacio, M.A. and Cometa, S. and Dicarlo, M. and Baruzzi, F. and de Candia, S. and Gloria, A. and Giangregorio, M.M. and Mattioli-Belmonte, M. and De Giglio, E.},\ntitle={Gallium-modified chitosan/poly(acrylic acid) bilayer coatings for improved titanium implant performances},\njournal={Carbohydrate Polymers},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={166},\npages={348-357},\ndoi={10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.03.009},\nnote={cited By 23},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014958290&doi=10.1016%2fj.carbpol.2017.03.009&partnerID=40&md5=e0c52054894e7b2daf68e7b272e6fe57},\nabstract={A gallium-modified chitosan/poly(acrylic acid) bilayer was obtained by electrochemical techniques on titanium to reduce orthopaedic and/or dental implants failure. The bilayer in vitro antibacterial properties and biocompatibility were evaluated against Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and on MG63 osteoblast-like cells, respectively. Gallium loading into the bilayer was carefully tuned by the electrochemical deposition time to ensure the best balance between antibacterial activity and cytocompatibility. The 30 min deposition time was able to reduce in vitro the viable cell counts of E. coli and P. aeruginosa of 2 and 3 log cfu/sheet, respectively. Our results evidenced that the developed antibacterial coating did not considerably alter the mechanical flexural properties of titanium substrates and, in addition, influenced positively MG63 adhesion and proliferation. Therefore, the gallium-modified chitosan/poly(acrylic acid) bilayer can be exploited as a promising titanium coating to limit bacterial adhesion and proliferation, while maintaining osseointegrative potential. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={01448617},\ncoden={CAPOD},\npubmed_id={28385242},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Direct measurement of the surface energy of graphene.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Van Engers, C.; Cousens, N.; Babenko, V.; Britton, J.; Zappone, B.; Grobert, N.; and Perkin, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nano Letters, 17(6): 3815-3821. 2017.\n cited By 39\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{VanEngers20173815,\nauthor={Van Engers, C.D. and Cousens, N.E.A. and Babenko, V. and Britton, J. and Zappone, B. and Grobert, N. and Perkin, S.},\ntitle={Direct measurement of the surface energy of graphene},\njournal={Nano Letters},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={17},\nnumber={6},\npages={3815-3821},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.nanolett.7b01181},\nnote={cited By 39},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85020827644&doi=10.1021%2facs.nanolett.7b01181&partnerID=40&md5=2782e2d9b5b04579bc6ea867c7001eee},\nabstract={Graphene produced by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is a promising candidate for implementing graphene in a range of technologies. In most device configurations, one side of the graphene is supported by a solid substrate, wheras the other side is in contact with a medium of interest, such as a liquid or other two-dimensional material within a van der Waals stack. In such devices, graphene interacts on both faces via noncovalent interactions and therefore surface energies are key parameters for device fabrication and operation. In this work, we directly measured adhesive forces and surface energies of CVD-grown graphene in dry nitrogen, water, and sodium cholate using a modified surface force balance. For this, we fabricated large (∼ 1 cm2) and clean graphene-coated surfaces with smooth topography at both macro- and nanoscales. By bringing two such surfaces into contact and measuring the force required to separate them, we measured the surface energy of single-layer graphene in dry nitrogen to be 115 ± 4 mJ/m2, which was similar to that of few-layer graphene (119 ± 3 mJ/m2). In water and sodium cholate, we measured interfacial energies of 83 ± 7 and 29 ± 6 mJ/m2, respectively. Our work provides the first direct measurement of graphene surface energy and is expected to have an impact both on the development of graphene-based devices and contribute to the fundamental understanding of surface interactions. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={15306984},\ncoden={NALEF},\npubmed_id={28481551},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Combined use of X-ray fluorescence microscopy, phase contrast imaging for high resolution quantitative iron mapping in inflamed cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Gramaccioni, C.; Procopio, A.; Farruggia, G.; Malucelli, E.; Iotti, S.; Notargiacomo, A.; Fratini, M.; Yang, Y.; Pacureanu, A.; Cloetens, P.; Bohic, S.; Massimi, L.; Cutone, A.; Valenti, P.; Rosa, L.; Berlutti, F.; and Lagomarsino, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2017.\n cited By 1\n\n\n\n
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@CONFERENCE{Gramaccioni2017,\nauthor={Gramaccioni, C. and Procopio, A. and Farruggia, G. and Malucelli, E. and Iotti, S. and Notargiacomo, A. and Fratini, M. and Yang, Y. and Pacureanu, A. and Cloetens, P. and Bohic, S. and Massimi, L. and Cutone, A. and Valenti, P. and Rosa, L. and Berlutti, F. and Lagomarsino, S.},\ntitle={Combined use of X-ray fluorescence microscopy, phase contrast imaging for high resolution quantitative iron mapping in inflamed cells},\njournal={Journal of Physics: Conference Series},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={849},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1088/1742-6596/849/1/012008},\nart_number={012008},\nnote={cited By 1},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021869910&doi=10.1088%2f1742-6596%2f849%2f1%2f012008&partnerID=40&md5=50bc4bf54010d04257669cdbc0e64e6a},\nabstract={X-ray fluorescence microscopy (XRFM) is a powerful technique to detect and localize elements in cells. To derive information useful for biology and medicine, it is essential not only to localize, but also to map quantitatively the element concentration. Here we applied quantitative XRFM to iron in phagocytic cells. Iron, a primary component of living cells, can become toxic when present in excess. In human fluids, free iron is maintained at 10-18 M concentration thanks to iron binding proteins as lactoferrin (Lf). The iron homeostasis, involving the physiological ratio of iron between tissues/secretions and blood, is strictly regulated by ferroportin, the sole protein able to export iron from cells to blood. Inflammatory processes induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or bacterial pathoge inhibit ferroportin synthesis in epithelial and phagocytic cells thus hindering iron export, increasing intracellular iron and bacterial multiplication. In this respect, Lf is emerging as an important regulator of both iron and inflammatory homeostasis. Here we studied phagocytic cells inflamed by bacterial LPS and untreated or treated with milk derived bovine Lf. Quantitative mapping of iron concentration and mass fraction at high spatial resolution is obtained combining X-ray fluorescence microscopy, atomic force microscopy and synchrotron phase contrast imaging. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.},\neditor={Rau C.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={17426588},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Liquid crystalline DNA: A smart polymer with a variety of applications ranging from photonics to plasmonics.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n De Sio, L.; Annesi, F.; Placido, T.; Comparelli, R.; Pane, A.; Curri, M.; Umeton, C.; and Bartolino, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Elsevier Inc., 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@BOOK{DeSio2017409,\nauthor={De Sio, L. and Annesi, F. and Placido, T. and Comparelli, R. and Pane, A. and Curri, M.L. and Umeton, C. and Bartolino, R.},\ntitle={Liquid crystalline DNA: A smart polymer with a variety of applications ranging from photonics to plasmonics},\njournal={Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials: Applications},\nyear={2017},\npages={409-421},\ndoi={10.1016/B978-0-08-100785-3.00013-9},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85032162363&doi=10.1016%2fB978-0-08-100785-3.00013-9&partnerID=40&md5=91783898cc70cb5d52ee89cc91346ab3},\nabstract={We have investigated and characterized the unique properties of a liquid crystalline DNA in terms of template and spontaneous-assisted organization by exploiting both top-down and bottom-up approaches. The chemical and physical properties of a passive polymeric template are used to assist the long-range order of a long and short DNA, trapped within microperiodic channels (top-down approach). The spontaneous self-organization of a human genomic DNA is used, by means of an electrostatic mechanism, to organize gold nanorods at the nanoscale (bottom-up approach). The main opportunity highlighted in our studies is the extraordinary capability to realize several applications ranging from photonics to plasmonics by exploiting the intrinsic properties of a bio-inspired material. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.},\npublisher={Elsevier Inc.},\nisbn={9780081007860; 9780081007853},\ndocument_type={Book Chapter},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rheological and physical characterization of PEDOT: PSS/graphene oxide nanocomposites for perovskite solar cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Giuri, A.; Masi, S.; Colella, S.; Listorti, A.; Rizzo, A.; Kovtun, A.; Dell'Elce, S.; Liscio, A.; and Esposito Corcione, C.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Polymer Engineering and Science, 57(6): 546-552. 2017.\n cited By 14\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Giuri2017546,\nauthor={Giuri, A. and Masi, S. and Colella, S. and Listorti, A. and Rizzo, A. and Kovtun, A. and Dell'Elce, S. and Liscio, A. and Esposito Corcione, C.},\ntitle={Rheological and physical characterization of PEDOT: PSS/graphene oxide nanocomposites for perovskite solar cells},\njournal={Polymer Engineering and Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={57},\nnumber={6},\npages={546-552},\ndoi={10.1002/pen.24554},\nnote={cited By 14},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85015226549&doi=10.1002%2fpen.24554&partnerID=40&md5=7533b769d1768b66f9c439ba4d0e41b3},\nabstract={In this work, the influence of graphene oxide (GO) doped poly(3,4 ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) thin nanocomposite on an indium–tin-oxide (ITO) anode, as hole transport layer (HTL) in perovskite solar cells, was investigated. Different concentrations of GO were added into the PEDOT:PSS in order to enhance its conductivity. In particular, the influence of GO content on the rheological and thermal properties of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS)/GO nanocomposites was initially examined. The GO filler was prepared by using modified Hummers method and dispersed into PEDOT:PSS in different quantity (ranging from 0.05 to 0.25%wt/wt). The obtained nanocomposite solutions were analyzed by rheological characterizations in order to evaluate the influence of the GO filler on the viscosity of the PEDOT:PSS matrix. The wettability of solutions was evaluated by Contact Angle (CA) measurements. The quality of GO dispersion into the polymer matrix was studied using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Thermal characterizations (DSC and TGA) were, finally, applied on nanocomposite films in order to evaluate thermal stability of the films as well as to indirectly comprehend the GO influence on PEDOT:PSS-water links. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 57:546–552, 2017. © 2017 Society of Plastics Engineers. © 2017 Society of Plastics Engineers},\npublisher={John Wiley and Sons Inc.},\nissn={00323888},\ncoden={PYESA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nanostructured polysaccharidic microcapsules for intracellular release of cisplatin.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Vergaro, V.; Papadia, P.; Petrini, P.; Fanizzi, F.; De Pascali, S.; Baldassarre, F.; Pastorino, L.; and Ciccarella, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 99: 187-195. 2017.\n cited By 10\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Nanostructured$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Vergaro2017187,\nauthor={Vergaro, V. and Papadia, P. and Petrini, P. and Fanizzi, F.P. and De Pascali, S.A. and Baldassarre, F. and Pastorino, L. and Ciccarella, G.},\ntitle={Nanostructured polysaccharidic microcapsules for intracellular release of cisplatin},\njournal={International Journal of Biological Macromolecules},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={99},\npages={187-195},\ndoi={10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.02.066},\nnote={cited By 10},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014338431&doi=10.1016%2fj.ijbiomac.2017.02.066&partnerID=40&md5=0374473939f1593feb9ad9547044e76e},\nabstract={Carbohydrate polimeric microcapsules were assembled using a LbL approach onto a CaCO3 core. The microcapsules were used to delivery the anticancer drug cisplatin into HeLa and MCF-7 cancer cell lines. Drug encapsulation, measured by ICP spectroscopy, was around 50% of the charging solution. Fluorimetric measurements showed an efficient cellular uptake of polysacchardic microcapsules in both cell lines. The drug-loaded capsules demonstrated a better efficiency against cell viability than the free drug. Specifically, the amount of platinum reaching genomic DNA was measured, showing that encapsulation improves the nuclear delivery of the drug for both cell lines. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={01418130},\ncoden={IJBMD},\npubmed_id={28232109},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Glucose capped silver nanoparticles induce cell cycle arrest in HeLa cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Panzarini, E.; Mariano, S.; Vergallo, C.; Carata, E.; Fimia, G.; Mura, F.; Rossi, M.; Vergaro, V.; Ciccarella, G.; Corazzari, M.; and Dini, L.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Toxicology in Vitro, 41: 64-74. 2017.\n cited By 24\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Panzarini201764,\nauthor={Panzarini, E. and Mariano, S. and Vergallo, C. and Carata, E. and Fimia, G.M. and Mura, F. and Rossi, M. and Vergaro, V. and Ciccarella, G. and Corazzari, M. and Dini, L.},\ntitle={Glucose capped silver nanoparticles induce cell cycle arrest in HeLa cells},\njournal={Toxicology in Vitro},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={41},\npages={64-74},\ndoi={10.1016/j.tiv.2017.02.014},\nnote={cited By 24},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014055290&doi=10.1016%2fj.tiv.2017.02.014&partnerID=40&md5=057a98f4975009bcfc1972f95ec3f68d},\nabstract={This study aims to determine the interaction (uptake and biological effects on cell viability and cell cycle progression) of glucose capped silver nanoparticles (AgNPs-G) on human epithelioid cervix carcinoma (HeLa) cells, in relation to amount, 2 × 103 or 2 × 104 NPs/cell, and exposure time, up to 48 h. The spherical and well dispersed AgNPs (30 ± 5 nm) were obtained by using glucose as reducing agent in a green synthesis method that ensures to stabilize AgNPs avoiding cytotoxic soluble silver ions Ag+ release. HeLa cells take up abundantly and rapidly AgNPs-G resulting toxic to cells in amount and incubation time dependent manner. HeLa cells were arrested at S and G2/M phases of the cell cycle and subG1 population increased when incubated with 2 × 104 AgNPs-G/cell. Mitotic index decreased accordingly. The dissolution experiments demonstrated that the observed effects were due only to AgNPs-G since glucose capping prevents Ag+ release. The AgNPs-G influence on HeLa cells viability and cell cycle progression suggest that AgNPs-G, alone or in combination with chemotherapeutics, may be exploited for the development of novel antiproliferative treatment in cancer therapy. However, the possible influence of the cell cycle on cellular uptake of AgNPs-G and the mechanism of AgNPs entry in cells need further investigation. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={08872333},\ncoden={TIVIE},\npubmed_id={28223142},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n UV photocathodes based on nanodiamond particles: Effect of carbon hybridization on the efficiency.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Velardi, L.; Valentini, A.; and Cicala, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Diamond and Related Materials, 76: 1-8. 2017.\n cited By 18\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Velardi20171,\nauthor={Velardi, L. and Valentini, A. and Cicala, G.},\ntitle={UV photocathodes based on nanodiamond particles: Effect of carbon hybridization on the efficiency},\njournal={Diamond and Related Materials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={76},\npages={1-8},\ndoi={10.1016/j.diamond.2017.03.017},\nnote={cited By 18},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85017134747&doi=10.1016%2fj.diamond.2017.03.017&partnerID=40&md5=abd8a2bdffcd66c83564d5fae6b8dfb7},\nabstract={Photocathodes working in reflection-mode are made of rich-diamond (R-D) and rich-graphite (R-G) nanodiamond (ND) layers, deposited on different conductive substrates by means of the pulsed spray technique at low deposition temperatures (120 and 150 °C) and starting from two types of ND particles. The two powders with an average grain size of 250 nm have variable sp2 (graphite phase) and sp3 (diamond phase) hybridized carbon contents, as assessed by Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The ND particles are employed as-received or treated in H2 microwave plasmas. The principal aim of the paper is the comparative study of R-D and R-G photocathodes in the vacuum ultraviolet spectral range from 140 to 210 nm, where they exhibit a high quantum efficiency and a good stability over time upon exposure to air. Specifically, the quantum efficiency values at 140 nm of photocathodes based on hydrogenated R-D and R-G layers are 26.8 and 47%, respectively, proving that the more defective ND particles are, the more efficiently they emit. Moreover, these QE values are higher than those derived by photocathodes based on microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition diamond films (14% at 140 nm) and the highest recorded in the state of international art. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={09259635},\ncoden={DRMTE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vascular Psoriasis Area Severity Index: A dermoscopic standard technique for assessing severity psoriasis and therapeutic management.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Carlesimo, M.; Garelli, V.; Fortuna, M.; De Vita, G.; Sorriso-Valvo, L.; Buccolini, F.; Melini, A.; Di Nunno, D.; Pranteda, G.; and Rossi, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Dermatological Science, 86(3): 249-251. 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Carlesimo2017249,\nauthor={Carlesimo, M. and Garelli, V. and Fortuna, M.C. and De Vita, G. and Sorriso-Valvo, L. and Buccolini, F. and Melini, A. and Di Nunno, D. and Pranteda, G. and Rossi, A.},\ntitle={Vascular Psoriasis Area Severity Index: A dermoscopic standard technique for assessing severity psoriasis and therapeutic management},\njournal={Journal of Dermatological Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={86},\nnumber={3},\npages={249-251},\ndoi={10.1016/j.jdermsci.2017.03.010},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016459240&doi=10.1016%2fj.jdermsci.2017.03.010&partnerID=40&md5=45a762abb960db07fc857dc727307a4b},\npublisher={Elsevier Ireland Ltd},\nissn={09231811},\ncoden={JDSCE},\npubmed_id={28365082},\ndocument_type={Letter},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elementary processes and kinetic modeling for hydrogen and helium plasmas.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Celiberto, R.; Capitelli, M.; Colonna, G.; D'Ammando, G.; Esposito, F.; Janev, R.; Laporta, V.; Laricchiuta, A.; Pietanza, L.; Rutigliano, M.; and Wadehra, J.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Atoms, 5(2). 2017.\n cited By 6\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Celiberto2017,\nauthor={Celiberto, R. and Capitelli, M. and Colonna, G. and D'Ammando, G. and Esposito, F. and Janev, R.K. and Laporta, V. and Laricchiuta, A. and Pietanza, L.D. and Rutigliano, M. and Wadehra, J.M.},\ntitle={Elementary processes and kinetic modeling for hydrogen and helium plasmas},\njournal={Atoms},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={5},\nnumber={2},\ndoi={10.3390/atoms5020018},\nart_number={18},\nnote={cited By 6},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85045401239&doi=10.3390%2fatoms5020018&partnerID=40&md5=b63d6674c21b258092b42ddee702fb9a},\nabstract={We report cross-sections and rate coefficients for excited states colliding with electrons, heavy particles and walls useful for the description of H2/He plasma kinetics under different conditions. In particular, the role of the rotational states in resonant vibrational excitations of the H2 molecule by electron impact and the calculation of the related cross-sections are illustrated. The theoretical determination of the cross-section for the rovibrational energy exchange and dissociation of H2 molecule, induced by He atom impact, by using the quasi-classical trajectory method is discussed. Recombination probabilities of H atoms on tungsten and graphite, relevant for the determination of the nascent vibrational distribution, are also presented. An example of a state-to-state plasma kinetic model for the description of shock waves operating in H2 and He-H2 mixtures is presented, emphasizing also the role of electronically-excited states in affecting the electron energy distribution function of free electrons. Finally, the thermodynamic properties and the electrical conductivity of non-ideal, high-density hydrogen plasma are finally discussed, in particular focusing on the pressure ionization phenomenon in high-pressure high-temperature plasmas. © 2017 by the authors.},\npublisher={MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},\nissn={22182004},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Intrinsically disordered inhibitor of glutamine synthetase is a functional protein with random-coil-like pKa values.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cozza, C.; Neira, J.; Florencio, F.; Muro-Pastor, M.; and Rizzuti, B.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Protein Science, 26(6): 1105-1115. 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Cozza20171105,\nauthor={Cozza, C. and Neira, J.L. and Florencio, F.J. and Muro-Pastor, M.I. and Rizzuti, B.},\ntitle={Intrinsically disordered inhibitor of glutamine synthetase is a functional protein with random-coil-like pKa values},\njournal={Protein Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={26},\nnumber={6},\npages={1105-1115},\ndoi={10.1002/pro.3157},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016474768&doi=10.1002%2fpro.3157&partnerID=40&md5=305d446c4e8bd8b6ef715672369e6eff},\nabstract={The sequential action of glutamine synthetase (GS) and glutamate synthase (GOGAT) in cyanobacteria allows the incorporation of ammonium into carbon skeletons. In the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803, the activity of GS is modulated by the interaction with proteins, which include a 65-residue-long intrinsically disordered protein (IDP), the inactivating factor IF7. This interaction is regulated by the presence of charged residues in both IF7 and GS. To understand how charged amino acids can affect the binding of an IDP with its target and to provide clues on electrostatic interactions in disordered states of proteins, we measured the pKa values of all IF7 acidic groups (Glu32, Glu36, Glu38, Asp40, Asp58, and Ser65, the backbone C-terminus) at 100 mM NaCl concentration, by using NMR spectroscopy. We also obtained solution structures of IF7 through molecular dynamics simulation, validated them on the basis of previous experiments, and used them to obtain theoretical estimates of the pKa values. Titration values for the two Asp and three Glu residues of IF7 were similar to those reported for random-coil models, suggesting the lack of electrostatic interactions around these residues. Furthermore, our results suggest the presence of helical structure at the N-terminus of the protein and of conformational changes at acidic pH values. The overall experimental and in silico findings suggest that local interactions and conformational equilibria do not play a role in determining the electrostatic features of the acidic residues of IF7. © 2017 The Protein Society},\npublisher={Blackwell Publishing Ltd},\nissn={09618368},\ncoden={PRCIE},\npubmed_id={28295918},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effects of donor position on dibenzofulvene-based organic dyes for photovoltaics.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Corrente, G.; Fabiano, E.; De Marco, L.; Accorsi, G.; Giannuzzi, R.; Cardone, A.; Gigli, G.; Ciccarella, G.; and Capodilupo, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 28(12): 8694-8707. 2017.\n cited By 2\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Corrente20178694,\nauthor={Corrente, G.A. and Fabiano, E. and De Marco, L. and Accorsi, G. and Giannuzzi, R. and Cardone, A. and Gigli, G. and Ciccarella, G. and Capodilupo, A.-L.},\ntitle={Effects of donor position on dibenzofulvene-based organic dyes for photovoltaics},\njournal={Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={28},\nnumber={12},\npages={8694-8707},\ndoi={10.1007/s10854-017-6594-2},\nnote={cited By 2},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014070171&doi=10.1007%2fs10854-017-6594-2&partnerID=40&md5=97a6e8bc64697f60f7fc96695701d324},\nabstract={A series of push–pull organic dyes based on the cyanoacrylic acid as the acceptor/anchoring group, a dibenzofulvene (DBF) connected with thienyl rings as the π-bridge, and donor units linked to different positions of the DBF molecule were synthetized and studied. The effects of the donor position on optical and photovoltaic properties were investigated through photophysics, electrochemical and photovoltaic measurements. The results uphold photovoltaic performances largely depend on the electronic structure of the dyes with a synergistic interaction between donor and acceptor groups. In detail, a fine tuning of the photophysical properties can be reached simply selecting the position of the donor unit on the DBF molecule. In particular, the dyes bearing the donor unit on the 3,6-positions of the DBF show better performances in term of light absorption and cell efficiency with respect to the dyes with the donor unit on the 2,7-positions. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media New York.},\npublisher={Springer New York LLC},\nissn={09574522},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n On the estimation of the current density in space plasmas: Multi- versus single-point techniques.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Perri, S.; Valentini, F.; Sorriso-Valvo, L.; Reda, A.; and Malara, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Planetary and Space Science, 140: 6-10. 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Perri20176,\nauthor={Perri, S. and Valentini, F. and Sorriso-Valvo, L. and Reda, A. and Malara, F.},\ntitle={On the estimation of the current density in space plasmas: Multi- versus single-point techniques},\njournal={Planetary and Space Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={140},\npages={6-10},\ndoi={10.1016/j.pss.2017.03.008},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85015405707&doi=10.1016%2fj.pss.2017.03.008&partnerID=40&md5=e164414065c23cb4766087dbac14fca7},\nabstract={Thanks to multi-spacecraft mission, it has recently been possible to directly estimate the current density in space plasmas, by using magnetic field time series from four satellites flying in a quasi perfect tetrahedron configuration. The technique developed, commonly called “curlometer” permits a good estimation of the current density when the magnetic field time series vary linearly in space. This approximation is generally valid for small spacecraft separation. The recent space missions Cluster and Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) have provided high resolution measurements with inter-spacecraft separation up to 100 km and 10 km, respectively. The former scale corresponds to the proton gyroradius/ion skin depth in “typical” solar wind conditions, while the latter to sub-proton scale. However, some works have highlighted an underestimation of the current density via the curlometer technique with respect to the current computed directly from the velocity distribution functions, measured at sub-proton scales resolution with MMS. In this paper we explore the limit of the curlometer technique studying synthetic data sets associated to a cluster of four artificial satellites allowed to fly in a static turbulent field, spanning a wide range of relative separation. This study tries to address the relative importance of measuring plasma moments at very high resolution from a single spacecraft with respect to the multi-spacecraft missions in the current density evaluation. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={00320633},\ncoden={PLSSA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Macroscopic Two-Dimensional Polariton Condensates.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ballarini, D.; Caputo, D.; Muñoz, C.; De Giorgi, M.; Dominici, L.; Szymańska, M.; West, K.; Pfeiffer, L.; Gigli, G.; Laussy, F.; and Sanvitto, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Physical Review Letters, 118(21). 2017.\n cited By 31\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Ballarini2017,\nauthor={Ballarini, D. and Caputo, D. and Muñoz, C.S. and De Giorgi, M. and Dominici, L. and Szymańska, M.H. and West, K. and Pfeiffer, L.N. and Gigli, G. and Laussy, F.P. and Sanvitto, D.},\ntitle={Macroscopic Two-Dimensional Polariton Condensates},\njournal={Physical Review Letters},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={118},\nnumber={21},\ndoi={10.1103/PhysRevLett.118.215301},\nart_number={215301},\nnote={cited By 31},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019744469&doi=10.1103%2fPhysRevLett.118.215301&partnerID=40&md5=5a4a07b1595fe12d5b5cf71cdf99d256},\nabstract={We report a record-size, two-dimensional polariton condensate of a fraction of a millimeter radius free from the presence of an exciton reservoir. This macroscopically occupied state is formed by the ballistically expanding polariton flow that relaxes and condenses over a large area outside of the excitation spot. The density of this trap-free condensate is <1 polariton/μm2, reducing the phase noise induced by the interaction energy. Moreover, the backflow effect, recently predicted for the nonparabolic polariton dispersion, is observed here for the first time in the fast-expanding wave packet. © 2017 American Physical Society.},\npublisher={American Physical Society},\nissn={00319007},\ncoden={PRLTA},\npubmed_id={28598653},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Determination of NLC refractive index dispersion in wavelength and temperature for plasmonic applications.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Pezzi, L.; Palermo, G.; Umeton, C.; and De Luca, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 649(1): 31-37. 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Pezzi201731,\nauthor={Pezzi, L. and Palermo, G. and Umeton, C. and De Luca, A.},\ntitle={Determination of NLC refractive index dispersion in wavelength and temperature for plasmonic applications},\njournal={Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={649},\nnumber={1},\npages={31-37},\ndoi={10.1080/15421406.2017.1303906},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028758567&doi=10.1080%2f15421406.2017.1303906&partnerID=40&md5=fb6e252334ebc01804e354e57e7c4134},\nabstract={Nematic liquid crystals (NLCs) have proved to be good surrounding materials to investigate variations of physical properties produced by plasmonic resonance in metallic nanoparticles (NPs). In this framework, availability of a simple and reliable tool enabling a complete analysis of dispersion in wavelength and temperature of the refractive index of a NLC containing NPs has been developed, which could reveal of great utility. By using the Extended Cauchy equations system applied to a particular NLC (E7), we have here implemented a simple formula that yields a fine evaluation of the NLC refractive indices dispersion in the wavelength range [450, 656] nm and in the temperature range [15, 55]°C. This allow also to estimate with quite high accuracy temperature variations around the metal NPs produced by the plasmonic resonance. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.},\npublisher={Taylor and Francis Inc.},\nissn={15421406},\ncoden={MCLCD},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thermo-plasmonic effects on E7 nematic liquid crystal.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Palermo, G.; Cataldi, U.; Pezzi, L.; Bürgi, T.; Umeton, C.; and De Luca, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 649(1): 45-49. 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Thermo-plasmonic$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Palermo201745,\nauthor={Palermo, G. and Cataldi, U. and Pezzi, L. and Bürgi, T. and Umeton, C. and De Luca, A.},\ntitle={Thermo-plasmonic effects on E7 nematic liquid crystal},\njournal={Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={649},\nnumber={1},\npages={45-49},\ndoi={10.1080/15421406.2017.1303901},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028769640&doi=10.1080%2f15421406.2017.1303901&partnerID=40&md5=6a10a497408b68478b49c0774539af6e},\nabstract={The photo-induced heating from a layer of uniformly distributed gold nanoparticles has been characterized to investigate the impact of a direct interaction of the metallic nanostructures with a drop of E7 nematic liquid crystal. A double effect is obtained: an increase of the photo-induced heating due to a change in the refractive index of the medium surrounding the nanoparticles (from air to E7) and a new way of exploiting this heating to induce a phase transition of the E7 NLC (from anisotropic to isotropic phase), with a significant decrease of the necessary energy density in the case of an impinging green radiation. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.},\npublisher={Taylor and Francis Inc.},\nissn={15421406},\ncoden={MCLCD},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lasing from chiral doped nematic liquid crystal droplets generated in a microfluidic device.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Lucchetta, D.; Simoni, F.; Hernandez, R.; Mazzulla, A.; and Cipparrone, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 649(1): 11-19. 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Lasing$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Lucchetta201711,\nauthor={Lucchetta, D.E. and Simoni, F. and Hernandez, R.J. and Mazzulla, A. and Cipparrone, G.},\ntitle={Lasing from chiral doped nematic liquid crystal droplets generated in a microfluidic device},\njournal={Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={649},\nnumber={1},\npages={11-19},\ndoi={10.1080/15421406.2017.1303898},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028753911&doi=10.1080%2f15421406.2017.1303898&partnerID=40&md5=9118f18740d74993b18d5cff6fbbea5c},\nabstract={Microfluidics generated liquid crystal (LC) droplets are currently used as microresonators in optofluidics applications due to their small size, narrow droplets diameter distributions, high Q-factor and tunability properties. In this work we report a short review regarding lasing from cholesteric liquid crystals (CLCs) confined in spherical microdroplets generated in a thermally stabilized environment by using a microfluidic technique. The photonic bandgaps (PBGs) have been theoretically calculated and experimentally measured as a function of temperature. A wide tuning effect of hundreds of nanometers has been experimentally observed for the main PBG and reported for two different concentrations of the chiral dopant used to give chirality to the nematic LC. A single-droplet lasing effect has been reported and optimized by using a stop flow technique and the dynamic of the reorientation inside the droplets observed under a polarized optical microscope integrated into the experimental setup. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.},\npublisher={Taylor and Francis Inc.},\nissn={15421406},\ncoden={MCLCD},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thermochromism, a perspective of light to heat conversion mediated by metal nanoparticles.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Petriashvili, G.; Hamdi, R.; Matranga, M.; De Santo, M.; Ponjavidze, N.; Mazzulla, A.; and Barberi, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 649(1): 38-44. 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Thermochromism,$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Petriashvili201738,\nauthor={Petriashvili, G. and Hamdi, R. and Matranga, M.A. and De Santo, M.P. and Ponjavidze, N. and Mazzulla, A. and Barberi, R.},\ntitle={Thermochromism, a perspective of light to heat conversion mediated by metal nanoparticles},\njournal={Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={649},\nnumber={1},\npages={38-44},\ndoi={10.1080/15421406.2017.1303864},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028744600&doi=10.1080%2f15421406.2017.1303864&partnerID=40&md5=f03f37fc44e2c8f750130b5a662a03c6},\nabstract={Measuring temperatures at small scales, especially around nanoparticles, is a crucial step for a variety of applications in biomedicine and in optics. Here, we report on a novel method to map temperature in the medium surrounding silver nanoparticles dispersing them in a thermochromic mixture prepared using an organic dye and a polymer. When the nanocomposite is irradiated with visible light, nanoparticles convert light into heat and the nanocomposite changes its colour. The temperature around silver nanoparticles can be, then, easily evaluated from this colour variation. The proposed method can be implemented in temperature monitoring devices of the nanoparticles surrounding media. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.},\npublisher={Taylor and Francis Inc.},\nissn={15421406},\ncoden={MCLCD},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ultrafast transient optical loss dynamics in exciton-plasmon nano-assemblies.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Elkabbash, M.; Rashed, A.; Kucukoz, B.; Nguyen, Q.; Karatay, A.; Yaglioglu, G.; Ozbay, E.; Caglayan, H.; and Strangi, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nanoscale, 9(19): 6558-6566. 2017.\n cited By 9\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Elkabbash20176558,\nauthor={Elkabbash, M. and Rashed, A.R. and Kucukoz, B. and Nguyen, Q. and Karatay, A. and Yaglioglu, G. and Ozbay, E. and Caglayan, H. and Strangi, G.},\ntitle={Ultrafast transient optical loss dynamics in exciton-plasmon nano-assemblies},\njournal={Nanoscale},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={19},\npages={6558-6566},\ndoi={10.1039/c7nr01512g},\nnote={cited By 9},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021827421&doi=10.1039%2fc7nr01512g&partnerID=40&md5=06cd68a0710d30ce74752b3cbace7035},\nabstract={We study the exciton-plasmon dynamics that lead to optical loss mitigation via ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy (UTAS) on hybrid aggregates of core-shell quantum dots (QDs) and Au nanoparticles (NPs). We highlight that generating hot electrons in plasmonic NPs contributes to the transient differential absorption spectrum under optical excitation. The results suggest modifying the method of analyzing the transient absorption spectra of loss mitigated systems. Additionally, we investigate the effect of Electron Oscillation frequency-Phonon Resonance Detuning (EOPRD) on loss mitigation efficiency. Moreover, power dependent UTAS reveal a frequency pulling like effect in the transient bleach maximum towards the gain emission. We show that the appropriate choice of the pump wavelength and by changing the pump power we can conclusively prove the existence of loss mitigation using UTAS. Finally, we study the transient kinetics of hybrid gain-plasmon systems and report interesting hybrid transient kinetics. © 2017 The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={20403364},\npubmed_id={28470299},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Properties of Turbulence in the Reconnection Exhaust: Numerical Simulations Compared with Observations.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Pucci, F.; Servidio, S.; Sorriso-Valvo, L.; Olshevsky, V.; Matthaeus, W.; Malara, F.; Goldman, M.; Newman, D.; and Lapenta, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Astrophysical Journal, 841(1). 2017.\n cited By 20\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Properties$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Pucci2017,\nauthor={Pucci, F. and Servidio, S. and Sorriso-Valvo, L. and Olshevsky, V. and Matthaeus, W.H. and Malara, F. and Goldman, M.V. and Newman, D.L. and Lapenta, G.},\ntitle={Properties of Turbulence in the Reconnection Exhaust: Numerical Simulations Compared with Observations},\njournal={Astrophysical Journal},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={841},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.3847/1538-4357/aa704f},\nart_number={60},\nnote={cited By 20},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019746015&doi=10.3847%2f1538-4357%2faa704f&partnerID=40&md5=094916bc4bd6a59e50ffe749d8220072},\nabstract={The properties of the turbulence that develops in the outflows of magnetic reconnection have been investigated using self-consistent plasma simulations, in three dimensions. As commonly observed in space plasmas, magnetic reconnection is characterized by the presence of turbulence. Here we provide a direct comparison of our simulations with reported observations of reconnection events in the magnetotail, investigating the properties of the electromagnetic field and the energy conversion mechanisms. In particular, simulations show the development of a turbulent cascade consistent with spacecraft observations, statistics of the dissipation mechanisms in the turbulent outflows similar to the ones observed in reconnection jets in the magnetotail, and that the properties of turbulence vary as a function of the distance from the reconnecting X-line. © 2017. The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={0004637X},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Molecular tailoring of phenothiazine-based hole-transporting materials for high-performing perovskite solar cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Grisorio, R.; Roose, B.; Colella, S.; Listorti, A.; Suranna, G.; and Abate, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ACS Energy Letters, 2(5): 1029-1034. 2017.\n cited By 77\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Grisorio20171029,\nauthor={Grisorio, R. and Roose, B. and Colella, S. and Listorti, A. and Suranna, G.P. and Abate, A.},\ntitle={Molecular tailoring of phenothiazine-based hole-transporting materials for high-performing perovskite solar cells},\njournal={ACS Energy Letters},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={2},\nnumber={5},\npages={1029-1034},\ndoi={10.1021/acsenergylett.7b00054},\nnote={cited By 77},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026287240&doi=10.1021%2facsenergylett.7b00054&partnerID=40&md5=380ac50713db3cef0f41d8fc9a27fa11},\nabstract={Phenothiazine-based compounds, PTZ1 and PTZ2, were synthesized through straightforward Buchwald-Hartwig and Suzuki- Miyaura cross-couplings, respectively, by binding the suitable donor groups (diarylamine or triarylamine) to a phenothiazine core. Phenothiazine-based structures were proven for the first time as holetransporting materials in solution-processed lead trihalide perovskite based solar cells. A dramatic effect exerted by the presence of phenylene spacers was observed on the relevant photovoltaic performances. The power conversion efficiencies measured under AM1.5 sun increase from 2.1% (PTZ1) to a remarkable 17.6% (PTZ2), a value rivaling those obtained with the state-of-the-art Spiro-OMeTAD (17.7%). These results indicate phenothiazine-based compounds as promising candidates to be used as readily available and cost-effective hole-transporting materials in perovskite solar cells. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={23808195},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Human Hepatocarcinoma Cell Targeting by Glypican-3 Ligand Peptide Functionalized Silica Nanoparticles: Implications for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Di Paola, M.; Quarta, A.; Conversano, F.; Sbenaglia, E.; Bettini, S.; Valli, L.; Gigli, G.; and Casciaro, S.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Langmuir, 33(18): 4490-4499. 2017.\n cited By 7\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{DiPaola20174490,\nauthor={Di Paola, M. and Quarta, A. and Conversano, F. and Sbenaglia, E.A. and Bettini, S. and Valli, L. and Gigli, G. and Casciaro, S.},\ntitle={Human Hepatocarcinoma Cell Targeting by Glypican-3 Ligand Peptide Functionalized Silica Nanoparticles: Implications for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging},\njournal={Langmuir},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={33},\nnumber={18},\npages={4490-4499},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b00327},\nnote={cited By 7},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019106799&doi=10.1021%2facs.langmuir.7b00327&partnerID=40&md5=258e64df78c145a8437bd21a3e60dc6f},\nabstract={Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are widely studied nanomaterials for their potential employment in advanced biomedical applications, such as selective molecular imaging and targeted drug delivery. SiNPs are generally low cost and highly biocompatible, can be easily functionalized with a wide variety of functional ligands, and have been demonstrated to be effective in enhancing ultrasound contrast at clinical diagnostic frequencies. Therefore, SiNPs might be used as contrast agents in echographic imaging. In this work, we have developed a SiNPs-based system for the in vitro molecular imaging of hepatocellular carcinoma cells that express high levels of glypican-3 protein (GPC-3) on their surface. In this regard, a novel GPC-3 targeting peptide was designed and conjugated to fluorescent silica nanoparticles. The physicochemical properties, acoustic behavior, and biocompatibility profile of the functionalized SiNPs were characterized; then binding and uptake of both naked and functionalized SiNPs were analyzed by laser scanning confocal microscopy and transmission electron microscopy in GPC-3 positive HepG2 cells, a human hepatocarcinoma cell line. The results obtained showed that GPC-3-functionalized fluorescent SiNPs significantly enhanced the ultrasound contrast and were effectively bound and taken up by HepG2 cells without affecting their viability. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={07437463},\ncoden={LANGD},\npubmed_id={28420236},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles embedded in a micropatterned collagen scaffold for neuronal tissue regeneration.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Giampetruzzi, L.; Blasi, L.; Quarta, A.; Argentiere, S.; Cella, C.; Salvatore, L.; Madaghiele, M.; Gigli, G.; and Sannino, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 66(7): 359-368. 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Giampetruzzi2017359,\nauthor={Giampetruzzi, L. and Blasi, L. and Quarta, A. and Argentiere, S. and Cella, C. and Salvatore, L. and Madaghiele, M. and Gigli, G. and Sannino, A.},\ntitle={Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles embedded in a micropatterned collagen scaffold for neuronal tissue regeneration},\njournal={International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={66},\nnumber={7},\npages={359-368},\ndoi={10.1080/00914037.2016.1217533},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85013749226&doi=10.1080%2f00914037.2016.1217533&partnerID=40&md5=d75813c77bf848944bae7cc9f681353d},\nabstract={Micropatterned collagen scaffold with axially oriented pores embedded with poly(lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles (PLGA NPs) was synthesized and characterized. Two different concentrations of PLGA nanoparticles have been tested and the experimental results indicate that the concentration affects the release kinetic, whereas the stiffness, the crosslink density, and the degradation rate of the collagen matrix are comparable to bare scaffold. Further, the proposed crosslinking procedure provides a resistance to thermal and enzymatic degradation, thereby promoting the persistence of scaffold for a period of time compatible with nerve regeneration. © 2017 Taylor & Francis.},\npublisher={Taylor and Francis Inc.},\nissn={00914037},\ncoden={IJPMC},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Marginally Stable Bethe Lattice Spin Glass Revisited.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Parisi, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Statistical Physics, 167(3-4): 515-542. 2017.\n cited By 6\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Parisi2017515,\nauthor={Parisi, G.},\ntitle={The Marginally Stable Bethe Lattice Spin Glass Revisited},\njournal={Journal of Statistical Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={167},\nnumber={3-4},\npages={515-542},\ndoi={10.1007/s10955-017-1724-z},\nnote={cited By 6},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85011841918&doi=10.1007%2fs10955-017-1724-z&partnerID=40&md5=d1a937568906192229b2d96005289f21},\nabstract={Bethe lattice spins glasses are supposed to be marginally stable, i.e. their equilibrium probability distribution changes discontinuously when we add an external perturbation. So far the problem of a spin glass on a Bethe lattice has been studied only using an approximation where marginal stability is not present, which is wrong in the spin glass phase. Because of some technical difficulties, attempts at deriving a marginally stable solution have been confined to some perturbative regimes, high connectivity lattices or temperature close to the critical temperature. Using the cavity method, we propose a general non-perturbative approach to the Bethe lattice spin glass problem using approximations that should be hopefully consistent with marginal stability. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media New York.},\npublisher={Springer New York LLC},\nissn={00224715},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment of commercial poly(ϵ-caprolactone) as a renewable candidate for carbon capture and utilization.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Policicchio, A.; Meduri, A.; Simari, C.; Lazzaroli, V.; Stelitano, S.; Agostino, R.; and Nicotera, I.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of CO2 Utilization, 19: 185-193. 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Policicchio2017185,\nauthor={Policicchio, A. and Meduri, A. and Simari, C. and Lazzaroli, V. and Stelitano, S. and Agostino, R.G. and Nicotera, I.},\ntitle={Assessment of commercial poly(ϵ-caprolactone) as a renewable candidate for carbon capture and utilization},\njournal={Journal of CO2 Utilization},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={19},\npages={185-193},\ndoi={10.1016/j.jcou.2017.03.017},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016987961&doi=10.1016%2fj.jcou.2017.03.017&partnerID=40&md5=543be52e71e0d9663091b6872e6a3a2d},\nabstract={Poly(ϵ-caprolactone) (PCL) is a cheap and sustainable polymer with long-term degradation (3-4 years) and low temperature transition (Tm = ∼60 °C). We report on the investigation of PCL as a valid green candidate for Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU). Studies were carried out by two complementary tools: a Sievert-type volumetric apparatus, to thoroughly analyse the CO2 adsorption/desorption process inside the polymer, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for a deeper study of the molecular dynamics and confinement effects through 13C - pulsed field gradient (PFG) method (self-diffusion measurements), relaxation times (T1) and spectral analysis. The morphology of the solid-state PCL was also investigated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The effects of both the physical state and the adsorption process conditions on the PCL's CO2 sorption capabilities were investigated as well as those concerning the cyclic life and the regeneration process. We find that two kind of adsorption sites are present in PCL matrix. Furthermore, PCL show a remarkable and complete thermoreversibility of the CO2 adsorption process, a key condition in view of possible applications in this field. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={22129820},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Semiquantitative analysis of mercury in landfill leachates using double-pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Menegatti, C.; Nicolodelli, G.; Senesi, G.; DaSilva, O.; Filho, H.; VillasBoas, P.; Marangoni, B.; and Milori, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Applied Optics, 56(13): 3730-3735. 2017.\n cited By 10\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Menegatti20173730,\nauthor={Menegatti, C.R. and Nicolodelli, G. and Senesi, G.S. and DaSilva, O.A. and Filho, H.J.I. and VillasBoas, P.R. and Marangoni, B.S. and Milori, D.M.B.P.},\ntitle={Semiquantitative analysis of mercury in landfill leachates using double-pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy},\njournal={Applied Optics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={56},\nnumber={13},\npages={3730-3735},\ndoi={10.1364/AO.56.003730},\nnote={cited By 10},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018268606&doi=10.1364%2fAO.56.003730&partnerID=40&md5=8f718221c196ef9f5950132532b50eb0},\nabstract={Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is showing to be a promising, quick, accurate, and practical technique to detect and measure metal contaminants and nutrients in urban wastes and landfill leachates. Although conventional LIBS presents some limitations, such as low sensitivity, when used in the single pulse configuration if compared to other spectroscopic techniques, the use of the double-pulse (DP) configuration represents an adequate alternative. In this work DP LIBS has been applied to the qualitative and quantitative analysis of mercury (Hg) in landfill leachates. The correlation analysis performed between each intensified charge-coupled device pixel and the Hg concentration allowed us to choose the most appropriate Hg emission line to be used for its measure. The normalization process applied to LIBS spectra to correct physical matrix effects and small fluctuations increased from 0.82 to 0.98 the linear correlation of the calibration curve between LIBS and the reference data. The limit of detection for Hg estimated using DP LIBS was 76 mg Kg-1. The cross validation (leave-oneout) analysis yielded an absolute average error of about 21%. These values showed that the calibration models were close to the optimization limit and satisfactory for Hg quantification in landfill leachate. © 2017 Optical Society of America.},\npublisher={OSA - The Optical Society},\nissn={1559128X},\ncoden={APOPA},\npubmed_id={28463267},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n High productive and continuous nanoparticle fabrication by laser ablation of a wire-target in a liquid jet.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Kohsakowski, S.; Santagata, A.; Dell'Aglio, M.; de Giacomo, A.; Barcikowski, S.; Wagener, P.; and Gökce, B.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Applied Surface Science, 403: 487-499. 2017.\n cited By 29\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Kohsakowski2017487,\nauthor={Kohsakowski, S. and Santagata, A. and Dell'Aglio, M. and de Giacomo, A. and Barcikowski, S. and Wagener, P. and Gökce, B.},\ntitle={High productive and continuous nanoparticle fabrication by laser ablation of a wire-target in a liquid jet},\njournal={Applied Surface Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={403},\npages={487-499},\ndoi={10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.077},\nnote={cited By 29},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85010850288&doi=10.1016%2fj.apsusc.2017.01.077&partnerID=40&md5=aef6f1919fd8fcbff04beee29787f0d5},\nabstract={To scale-up pulsed laser ablation in liquids for nanoparticle synthesis, we combine two promising approaches, a wire-shaped target and a small liquid layer, in one setup. Using thin liquid layers a significant increase in nanoparticle productivity (up to 5 times) is obtained. This increase is attributed to the dynamics, shape of the cavitation bubble and the spring-board like behavior of the wires in the small liquid filament. It is found that despite the increase in productivity, the particle size is independent of the productivity-related ablation parameters such as repetition rate, liquid layer thickness and wire diameter. In addition to the cavitation bubble, further shielding effects have been related to both, the laser ablated material and the presence of generated small vapor bubbles. The obtained results show that this setup can provide a good strategy to realize a continuous and process-stable (particle size and quality) ablation process without the need of target replacement. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={01694332},\ncoden={ASUSE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Diamond graphitization by laser-writing for all-carbon detector applications.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n De Feudis, M.; Caricato, A.; Taurino, A.; Ossi, P.; Castiglioni, C.; Brambilla, L.; Maruccio, G.; Monteduro, A.; Broitman, E.; Chiodini, G.; and Martino, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Diamond and Related Materials, 75: 25-33. 2017.\n cited By 23\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{DeFeudis201725,\nauthor={De Feudis, M. and Caricato, A.P. and Taurino, A. and Ossi, P.M. and Castiglioni, C. and Brambilla, L. and Maruccio, G. and Monteduro, A.G. and Broitman, E. and Chiodini, G. and Martino, M.},\ntitle={Diamond graphitization by laser-writing for all-carbon detector applications},\njournal={Diamond and Related Materials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={75},\npages={25-33},\ndoi={10.1016/j.diamond.2016.12.019},\nnote={cited By 23},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85008516000&doi=10.1016%2fj.diamond.2016.12.019&partnerID=40&md5=14b505c7b24c2f21a83432d8f1b03565},\nabstract={The surface of a detector grade CVD polycrystalline diamond sample (5 × 5 × 0.05 mm3) was irradiated by an ArF excimer laser (λ = 193 nm, τ = 20 ns) to produce graphitic conductive layers. In particular, two sets of four parallel graphitic strip-like contacts, with 1 mm pitch, were created along the whole sample on the top and on the rear surfaces of the sample respectively. The two series of stripes lie normally to each other. Such a grid allows to obtain a segmented all-carbon device capable of giving bi-dimensional information on particle detection processes in nuclear applications. Afterwards, an extensive characterization of the samples was performed: SEM and micro-Raman investigations to study the morphological and structural evolution of the irradiated areas, EDS measurements to individuate any absorption phenomena from environment associated to laser treatment, and nanoindentation mapping to understand how the hard-soft transformation occurred depending on the locally transferred energy. Finally, current-voltage analyses were carried out checking the ohmic behavior of the diamond-graphite contact. By comparing the results of the different characterization analyses, a strong periodicity of the modified surface properties was found, confirming the reliability and reproducibility of the laser-induced graphitization process. The results demonstrate that the laser-writing technique is a good and fast solution to produce graphitic contacts on diamond surface and therefore represents a promising way to fabricate segmented all-carbon devices. © 2016 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={09259635},\ncoden={DRMTE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A highly fluorinated iridium complex as a blue-green emitting component for white electroluminescence.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ragni, R.; Maiorano, V.; Pugliese, M.; Maggiore, A.; Orselli, E.; Babudri, F.; Gigli, G.; De Cola, L.; and Farinola, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Synthetic Metals, 227: 148-155. 2017.\n cited By 11\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Ragni2017148,\nauthor={Ragni, R. and Maiorano, V. and Pugliese, M. and Maggiore, A. and Orselli, E. and Babudri, F. and Gigli, G. and De Cola, L. and Farinola, G.M.},\ntitle={A highly fluorinated iridium complex as a blue-green emitting component for white electroluminescence},\njournal={Synthetic Metals},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={227},\npages={148-155},\ndoi={10.1016/j.synthmet.2017.04.002},\nnote={cited By 11},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85017301478&doi=10.1016%2fj.synthmet.2017.04.002&partnerID=40&md5=ac71716e2136b2eff61ab31ea8f2d4ce},\nabstract={A novel perfluorinated heteroleptic iridium complex, namely iridium(III)bis[2-(2,5,2′,3′,4′,5′,6′-heptafluoro-biphenyl-4-yl)-pyridinato-N,C2′][3-(pentafluorophenyl)-pyridin-2-yl-1,2,4-triazolate] (Ir-F19), has been synthesized and characterized both in solution and in the solid state. The compound displays blue-green photoluminescence, with emission peaks at 480 and 512 nm and 68% quantum yield, in degassed acetonitrile solution. The use of this phosphor in blue and white organic light emitting devices (WOLEDs) has been investigated. Current efficiency of 8.3 cd/A at 100 cd/m2 has been recorded for the blue emitting device whereas white electroluminescence with good color rendering index (CRI = 76) and CIE coordinates (0.43, 0.42) have been observed for a WOLED made of two stacked layers based on Ir-F19 and the commercial orange Ir(MDQ)2(acac) [bis(2-methyldibenzo[f,h]quinoxaline)(acetylacetonate)iridium(III)]. WOLED luminous efficiency of 10.5 cd/A at 100 cd/m2, almost constant (10.1 cd/A) up to 1000 cd/m2, indicates that Ir-F19 is a promising blue-green emitting component for white electroluminescence. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={03796779},\ncoden={SYMED},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vortices in resonant polariton condensates in semiconductor microcavities.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Krizhanovskii, D.; Guda, K.; Sich, M.; Skolnick, M.; Dominici, L.; and Sanvitto, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Cambridge University Press, 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@BOOK{Krizhanovskii2017424,\nauthor={Krizhanovskii, D.N. and Guda, K. and Sich, M. and Skolnick, M.S. and Dominici, L. and Sanvitto, D.},\ntitle={Vortices in resonant polariton condensates in semiconductor microcavities},\njournal={Universal Themes of Bose-Einstein Condensation},\nyear={2017},\npages={424-444},\ndoi={10.1017/9781316084366.023},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85048474911&doi=10.1017%2f9781316084366.023&partnerID=40&md5=5163c3f8086ea000738609d2835d437f},\nabstract={We review studies of quantised vortices in polariton condensates in three main configurations, namely off-resonant, optical parametric oscillator (OPO), and direct resonant excitation. A brief introduction is given on the typical interferometric detection and spinor nature of polaritons. Specific experiments are described in detail, highlighting the dynamics of spontaneous and imprinted vortices in OPO and resonant polariton condensate and the role of nonlinearities. Time-resolved measurements reveal metastable rotational polariton flow indicating superfluidlike behaviour. In the case of a ring-shaped pump, a transition from the vortex state with angular momentum M = 1 to M = 2 is observed due to interplay between gain and polariton-polariton interactions. Finally, we demonstrate the direct pulsed initialization of a condensate carrying a halfvortex, and the spontaneous creation of vortices when starting from ringshaped condensates. These are created in vortex-antivortex pairs due to the interplay between breaking of y ↦ - y reflection symmetry in the system and conservation of orbital angular momentum. © Nick P. Proukakis, David W. Snoke and Peter B. Littlewood 2017. All rights reserved.},\npublisher={Cambridge University Press},\nisbn={9781316084366; 9781107085695},\ndocument_type={Book Chapter},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vector beams generated by tunable liquid crystal polarization holograms.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ruiz, U.; Pagliusi, P.; Provenzano, C.; and Cipparrone, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Applied Physics, 121(15). 2017.\n cited By 7\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Ruiz2017,\nauthor={Ruiz, U. and Pagliusi, P. and Provenzano, C. and Cipparrone, G.},\ntitle={Vector beams generated by tunable liquid crystal polarization holograms},\njournal={Journal of Applied Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={121},\nnumber={15},\ndoi={10.1063/1.4981882},\nart_number={153104},\nnote={cited By 7},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018651349&doi=10.1063%2f1.4981882&partnerID=40&md5=d377b0df818411adac60a4ceb7bd4850},\nabstract={Two optically coupled nematic liquid crystal (NLC) polarization holograms (PHs) enable nearly 100% generation efficiency for vector beams (VBs) with spatially variant phase and polarization. Adopting a spatial light modulator assisted holographic approach, the PHs are recorded in the photoaligning substrates of the NLC cell and amplified by the NLC bulk. Owing to negligible NLC absorption at the visible and near infrared wavelengths and the ability to electrically adjust its optical birefringence, a single device allows us to generate VBs with the highest possible efficiency at any wavelength in the transparency range. In particular, we report the generation of VBs with an efficiency of 96% at a wavelength of 633 nm. © 2017 Author(s).},\npublisher={American Institute of Physics Inc.},\nissn={00218979},\ncoden={JAPIA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rheological and photophysical investigations of chromonic-like supramolecular mesophases formed by luminescent iridium(III) ionic complexes in water.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Rossi, C.; Cretu, C.; Ricciardi, L.; Candreva, A.; La Deda, M.; Aiello, I.; Ghedini, M.; and Szerb, E.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Liquid Crystals, 44(5): 880-888. 2017.\n cited By 15\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Rossi2017880,\nauthor={Rossi, C.O. and Cretu, C. and Ricciardi, L. and Candreva, A. and La Deda, M. and Aiello, I. and Ghedini, M. and Szerb, E.I.},\ntitle={Rheological and photophysical investigations of chromonic-like supramolecular mesophases formed by luminescent iridium(III) ionic complexes in water},\njournal={Liquid Crystals},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={44},\nnumber={5},\npages={880-888},\ndoi={10.1080/02678292.2016.1254294},\nnote={cited By 15},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84995376418&doi=10.1080%2f02678292.2016.1254294&partnerID=40&md5=e0a89fd268f4703a5918e61e5721de80},\nabstract={Luminescent complexes with general formula [(C^N)2Ir(N^N)]OCOCH3, where C^N = 2-phenylpyridine (ppy) and N^N = 2,2ʹ-bipyridine (bpy), self-assemble into ordered ‘soft’ viscous mesophases of chromonic type. By changing the ancillary ligand with 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), a new mesomorphic complex was obtained. The self-assembly into ordered liquid crystalline phases of chromonic type in water was investigated by comprehensive rheological and photophysical studies. By changing the ancillary ligand bpy with phen, assembly into smaller, more symetric aggregates is favoured, resulting in lower viscosity and more dynamic mesophase. © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.},\npublisher={Taylor and Francis Ltd.},\nissn={02678292},\ncoden={LICRE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Electrical properties of planar AlGaN/GaN Schottky diodes: Role of 2DEG and analysis of non-idealities.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Persano, A.; Pio, I.; Tasco, V.; Cuscunà, M.; Passaseo, A.; and Cola, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Applied Physics, 121(13). 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Persano2017,\nauthor={Persano, A. and Pio, I. and Tasco, V. and Cuscunà, M. and Passaseo, A. and Cola, A.},\ntitle={Electrical properties of planar AlGaN/GaN Schottky diodes: Role of 2DEG and analysis of non-idealities},\njournal={Journal of Applied Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={121},\nnumber={13},\ndoi={10.1063/1.4979530},\nart_number={135701},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016745452&doi=10.1063%2f1.4979530&partnerID=40&md5=42cc4e68ba12de39cbcfa2159f14e86b},\nabstract={A detailed study of the electrical properties of planar AlGaN/GaN Schottky diodes is presented, the focus being on the role of the two dimensional electron gas (2DEG) depletion and the diodes non-idealities in different voltage regimes. The 2DEG depletion behavior is inferred from the analysis of capacitance and current measurements with transition from vertical to lateral diode operation occurring at Vpinch-off = 4 V. In particular, the sub-micrometer depletion width, laterally extending from the edge of the Schottky contact under high reverse voltages, is evaluated on the basis of a simple fringe capacitance model. Current transport mechanisms are discussed, investigating the interrelation between 2DEG, Poole-Frenkel effect, and defects. With regard to defects, the role of dislocations in the AlGaN/GaN diode non-idealities, usually interpreted in terms of Schottky barrier inhomogeneities, is critically addressed. Photocurrent spatial mapping under high reverse voltage points out the not uniform electric field distribution around the Schottky contact and highlights the presence of local photo-conductive paths, likely associated with the dislocations near the edge of the Schottky contact. © 2017 Author(s).},\npublisher={American Institute of Physics Inc.},\nissn={00218979},\ncoden={JAPIA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ion Motion in Electrolytic Cells: Anomalous Diffusion Evidences.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Lenzi, E.; Zola, R.; Ribeiro, H.; Vieira, D.; Ciuchi, F.; Mazzulla, A.; Scaramuzza, N.; and Evangelista, L.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 121(13): 2882-2886. 2017.\n cited By 9\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Lenzi20172882,\nauthor={Lenzi, E.K. and Zola, R.S. and Ribeiro, H.V. and Vieira, D.S. and Ciuchi, F. and Mazzulla, A. and Scaramuzza, N. and Evangelista, L.R.},\ntitle={Ion Motion in Electrolytic Cells: Anomalous Diffusion Evidences},\njournal={Journal of Physical Chemistry B},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={121},\nnumber={13},\npages={2882-2886},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.jpcb.7b01097},\nnote={cited By 9},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019545956&doi=10.1021%2facs.jpcb.7b01097&partnerID=40&md5=45869b10956e47e65249d76295f73296},\nabstract={In this study, we argue that ion motion in electrolytic cells containing Milli-Q water, weak electrolytes, or liquid crystals may exhibit unusual diffusive regimes that deviate from the expected behavior, leading the system to present an anomalous diffusion. Our arguments lie on the investigation of the electrical conductivity and its relationship with the mean square displacement, which may be used to characterize the ionic motion. In our analysis, the Poisson-Nernst-Planck diffusional model is used with extended boundary conditions to simulate the charge transfer, accumulation, and/or adsorption-desorption at the electrode surfaces. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={15206106},\ncoden={JPCBF},\npubmed_id={28293957},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n QDB: A new database of plasma chemistries and reactions.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Tennyson, J.; Rahimi, S.; Hill, C.; Tse, L.; Vibhakar, A.; Akello-Egwel, D.; Brown, D.; Dzarasova, A.; Hamilton, J.; Jaksch, D.; Mohr, S.; Wren-Little, K.; Bruckmeier, J.; Agarwal, A.; Bartschat, K.; Bogaerts, A.; Booth, J.; Goeckner, M.; Hassouni, K.; Itikawa, Y.; Braams, B.; Krishnakumar, E.; Laricchiuta, A.; Mason, N.; Pandey, S.; Petrovic, Z.; Pu, Y.; Ranjan, A.; Rauf, S.; Schulze, J.; Turner, M.; Ventzek, P.; Whitehead, J.; and Yoon, J.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 26(5). 2017.\n cited By 21\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Tennyson2017,\nauthor={Tennyson, J. and Rahimi, S. and Hill, C. and Tse, L. and Vibhakar, A. and Akello-Egwel, D. and Brown, D.B. and Dzarasova, A. and Hamilton, J.R. and Jaksch, D. and Mohr, S. and Wren-Little, K. and Bruckmeier, J. and Agarwal, A. and Bartschat, K. and Bogaerts, A. and Booth, J.-P. and Goeckner, M.J. and Hassouni, K. and Itikawa, Y. and Braams, B.J. and Krishnakumar, E. and Laricchiuta, A. and Mason, N.J. and Pandey, S. and Petrovic, Z.L. and Pu, Y.-K. and Ranjan, A. and Rauf, S. and Schulze, J. and Turner, M.M. and Ventzek, P. and Whitehead, J.C. and Yoon, J.-S.},\ntitle={QDB: A new database of plasma chemistries and reactions},\njournal={Plasma Sources Science and Technology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={26},\nnumber={5},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6595/aa6669},\nart_number={055014},\nnote={cited By 21},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018282961&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6595%2faa6669&partnerID=40&md5=f83b095511a42b3d4e39a08239daa231},\nabstract={One of the most challenging and recurring problems when modeling plasmas is the lack of data on the key atomic and molecular reactions that drive plasma processes. Even when there are data for some reactions, complete and validated datasets of chemistries are rarely available. This hinders research on plasma processes and curbs development of industrial applications. The QDB project aims to address this problem by providing a platform for provision, exchange, and validation of chemistry datasets. A new data model developed for QDB is presented. QDB collates published data on both electron scattering and heavy-particle reactions. These data are formed into reaction sets, which are then validated against experimental data where possible. This process produces both complete chemistry sets and identifies key reactions that are currently unreported in the literature. Gaps in the datasets can be filled using established theoretical methods. Initial validated chemistry sets for SF6/CF4/O2 and SF6/CF4/N2/H2 are presented as examples. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09630252},\ncoden={PSTEE},\ndocument_type={Review},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n GO/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposites: Effect of different dispersing agents on rheological, thermal, wettability and electrochemical properties.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Giuri, A.; Masi, S.; Colella, S.; Listorti, A.; Rizzo, A.; Liscio, A.; Treossi, E.; Palermo, V.; Gigli, G.; Mele, C.; and Esposito Corcione, C.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nanotechnology, 28(17). 2017.\n cited By 7\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Giuri2017,\nauthor={Giuri, A. and Masi, S. and Colella, S. and Listorti, A. and Rizzo, A. and Liscio, A. and Treossi, E. and Palermo, V. and Gigli, G. and Mele, C. and Esposito Corcione, C.},\ntitle={GO/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposites: Effect of different dispersing agents on rheological, thermal, wettability and electrochemical properties},\njournal={Nanotechnology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={28},\nnumber={17},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6528/aa6517},\nart_number={174001},\nnote={cited By 7},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85017543916&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6528%2faa6517&partnerID=40&md5=abde31805fccb65dd013b8aacd81cf93},\nabstract={In this work glucose (G), α-cyclodextrin (α-CD) and sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMCNa) are used as dispersing agents for graphene oxide (GO), exploring the influence of both saccharide units and geometric/steric hindrance on the rheological, thermal, wettability and electrochemical properties of a GO/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) nanocomposite. By acting on the saccharide-based additives, we can modulate the rheological, thermal, and wettability properties of the GO/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposite. Firstly, the influence of all the additives on the rheological behaviour of GO and PEDOT:PSS was investigated separately in order to understand the effect of the dispersing agent on both the components of the ternary nanocomposite, individually. Subsequently, steady shear and dynamic frequency tests were conducted on all the nanocomposite solutions, characterized by thermal, wettability and morphological analysis. Finally, the electrochemical properties of the GO/PEDOT composites with different dispersing agents for supercapacitors were investigated using cyclic voltammetry (CV). The CV results revealed that GO/PEDOT with glucose exhibited the highest specific capacitance among the systems investigated. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09574484},\ncoden={NNOTE},\npubmed_id={28367836},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Towards highly stable aqueous dispersions of multi-walled carbon nanotubes: the effect of oxygen plasma functionalization.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Garzia Trulli, M.; Sardella, E.; Palumbo, F.; Palazzo, G.; Giannossa, L.; Mangone, A.; Comparelli, R.; Musso, S.; and Favia, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 491: 255-264. 2017.\n cited By 37\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Towards$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{GarziaTrulli2017255,\nauthor={Garzia Trulli, M. and Sardella, E. and Palumbo, F. and Palazzo, G. and Giannossa, L.C. and Mangone, A. and Comparelli, R. and Musso, S. and Favia, P.},\ntitle={Towards highly stable aqueous dispersions of multi-walled carbon nanotubes: the effect of oxygen plasma functionalization},\njournal={Journal of Colloid and Interface Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={491},\npages={255-264},\ndoi={10.1016/j.jcis.2016.12.039},\nnote={cited By 37},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85007085695&doi=10.1016%2fj.jcis.2016.12.039&partnerID=40&md5=6d81928bd447d69bbafbb1d0aa44779a},\nabstract={In order to improve the dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in aqueous media, their surface functionalization was carried out in O2-fed low-pressure plasmas. Differently from what can be found in the literature of this field, homogeneous functionalization was achieved by generating the plasma inside vials containing the nanotube powders properly stirred. Experimental parameters, such as input power, treatment time and pressure, were varied to investigate their influence on the process efficiency. A detailed characterization of the plasma treated nanotubes, dry and in aqueous suspension, was carried out with a multi-diagnostic analytical approach, to evaluate their surface chemical properties, morphology, structural integrity and stability in the colloidal state. The plasma grafting of polar ionizable (e.g. acid) groups has been proved to successfully limit the agglomeration of MWCNTs and to produce nanotubes suspensions that are stable for one month and more in water. © 2016 Elsevier Inc.},\npublisher={Academic Press Inc.},\nissn={00219797},\ncoden={JCISA},\npubmed_id={28039807},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Analytical description of the transverse Anderson localization of light.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Schirmacher, W.; Leonetti, M.; and Ruocco, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Optics (United Kingdom), 19(4). 2017.\n cited By 2\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Analytical$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Schirmacher2017,\nauthor={Schirmacher, W. and Leonetti, M. and Ruocco, G.},\ntitle={Analytical description of the transverse Anderson localization of light},\njournal={Journal of Optics (United Kingdom)},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={19},\nnumber={4},\ndoi={10.1088/2040-8986/aa61c0},\nart_number={045602},\nnote={cited By 2},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016156826&doi=10.1088%2f2040-8986%2faa61c0&partnerID=40&md5=2a7dc09d82f2bbdf62731af3f2066a9f},\nabstract={We develop an analytical theory for describing the transverse localization properties of light beams in optical fibers with lateral disorder. This theory, which starts from the widely used paraxial approximation for the Helmholtz equation of the electric field, is a combination of an effective-medium theory for transverse disorder with the self-consistent localization theory of Vollhardt and Wölfle. We obtain explicit expressions for the dependence of the transverse localization length on the direction along the fiber. These results are in agreement with simulational data published recently by Karbasi et al. In particular we explain the focussing mechanism leading to the establishment of narrow transparent channels along the sample. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={IOP Publishing Ltd},\nissn={20408978},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of environmental and synthetic samples using non-intensified CCD: optimization of the excitation wavelength.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Nicolodelli, G.; Senesi, G.; Romano, R.; Cabral, J.; Perazzoli, I.; Marangoni, B.; Villas-Boas, P.; and Milori, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics, 123(4). 2017.\n cited By 7\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Laser-induced$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Nicolodelli2017,\nauthor={Nicolodelli, G. and Senesi, G.S. and Romano, R.A. and Cabral, J. and Perazzoli, I.L.O. and Marangoni, B.S. and Villas-Boas, P.R. and Milori, D.M.B.P.},\ntitle={Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of environmental and synthetic samples using non-intensified CCD: optimization of the excitation wavelength},\njournal={Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={123},\nnumber={4},\ndoi={10.1007/s00340-017-6699-6},\nart_number={127},\nnote={cited By 7},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016724106&doi=10.1007%2fs00340-017-6699-6&partnerID=40&md5=f2d946a1f57059119781c84e9bd87ea2},\nabstract={Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a technique increasingly used to perform fast semi-quantitative multi-elemental analyses of various materials without any complex sample preparation, being also suitable for in situ analyses. Few studies have been performed to understand the influence of laser wavelength on LIBS analytical performance on environmental samples. The main goal of this study was to perform a comparative elemental analysis of a number of soils, citrus leaves, and synthetic solid matrices using two different wavelengths, i.e., 532 and 1064 nm of Nd:YAG lasers, and a spectrometer coupled to a non-intensified charge-coupled device camera as the detection system. The emission lines with higher upper energy level, i.e., C I—193.03 (7.685 eV) and Si I—212.41 nm (6.616 eV), were more intense when using the 532 nm than the 1064 nm laser light, whereas the opposite occurred for elements with lower upper energy level, i.e., Ti I—336.12 nm (3.716 eV) and Fe I—368.75 nm (4.220 eV). The observed increase in LIBS signal between the two wavelengths is about 30–50%. The relationship between the line emission intensities and the used excitation wavelengths were associated to the upper level energy of the element. © 2017, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.},\npublisher={Springer Verlag},\nissn={09462171},\ncoden={APBOE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calculation of Electron-Scattering Cross Sections Relevant for Hypersonic Plasma Modeling.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Laricchiuta, A.; Celiberto, R.; Capitelli, M.; and Colonna, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Processes and Polymers, 14(4-5). 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Laricchiuta2017,\nauthor={Laricchiuta, A. and Celiberto, R. and Capitelli, M. and Colonna, G.},\ntitle={Calculation of Electron-Scattering Cross Sections Relevant for Hypersonic Plasma Modeling},\njournal={Plasma Processes and Polymers},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={14},\nnumber={4-5},\ndoi={10.1002/ppap.201600131},\nart_number={1600131},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84994651513&doi=10.1002%2fppap.201600131&partnerID=40&md5=d28bfa8038ef037fb8a173aa47e68ac3},\nabstract={Electron-impact induced, optically allowed excitations to the B 2Π and C 2Π states in NO molecule are considered in the framework of the similarity approach, accounting for the non-adiabatic vibronic coupling perturbing the vibrational progression in the excited states. A model for the coupling is proposed from ab initio electronic structure calculations and theoretical oscillator strengths and Einstein coefficients are estimated for its validation. State-to-state and total cross sections are derived and, for the transition from the v″ = 0 level of the ground state, similarity results well compare with available experiments. © 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim},\npublisher={Wiley-VCH Verlag},\nissn={16128850},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Self-consistent time dependent vibrational and free electron kinetics for CO2 dissociation and ionization in cold plasmas.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Capitelli, M.; Colonna, G.; D'Ammando, G.; and Pietanza, L.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 26(5). 2017.\n cited By 39\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Capitelli2017,\nauthor={Capitelli, M. and Colonna, G. and D'Ammando, G. and Pietanza, L.D.},\ntitle={Self-consistent time dependent vibrational and free electron kinetics for CO2 dissociation and ionization in cold plasmas},\njournal={Plasma Sources Science and Technology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={26},\nnumber={5},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6595/aa6427},\nart_number={055009},\nnote={cited By 39},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018974188&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6595%2faa6427&partnerID=40&md5=d2b61b9be0c13abf9d828fb3a94b90e1},\nabstract={A self-consistent time dependent model, based on the coupling between the Boltzmann equation for free electrons, the non equilibrium vibrational kinetics for the asymmetric mode of CO2 and simplified global models for the dissociation and ionization plasma chemistry, has been applied to conditions which can be met under pulsed microwave (MW), dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) and nanosecond pulsed discharges (NPD). Under MW discharge type conditions, the selected pulse duration generates large concentration of vibrational excited states, which affects the electron energy distribution function (eedf) through the superelastic vibrational collisions. Moreover, in discharge conditions, plateaux appear in the vibrational distribution function (vdf) through the vibrational-vibrational up pumping mechanism, persisting also in the post discharge. In post discharge conditions, also the eedf is characterized by plateaux due to the superelastic collisions between cold electrons and the CO2 electronic state at 10.5 eV. The plateau in vdf increases the dissociation of pure vibrational mechanism (PVM), which can become competitive with the dissociation mechanism induced by electron molecule collisions. The PVM rates increase with the decrease of gas temperature, generating a non-Arrhenius behaviour. The situation completely changes under DBD and NPD type conditions characterized by shorter pulse duration and higher applied E/N values. Under discharge conditions, both vdf and eedf plateaux disappear, reappering in the afterglow. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09630252},\ncoden={PSTEE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n An aptamer-based SPR-polarization platform for high sensitive OTA detection.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Bianco, M.; Sonato, A.; De Girolamo, A.; Pascale, M.; Romanato, F.; Rinaldi, R.; and Arima, V.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, 241: 314-320. 2017.\n cited By 34\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Bianco2017314,\nauthor={Bianco, M. and Sonato, A. and De Girolamo, A. and Pascale, M. and Romanato, F. and Rinaldi, R. and Arima, V.},\ntitle={An aptamer-based SPR-polarization platform for high sensitive OTA detection},\njournal={Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={241},\npages={314-320},\ndoi={10.1016/j.snb.2016.10.056},\nnote={cited By 34},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84992092152&doi=10.1016%2fj.snb.2016.10.056&partnerID=40&md5=4caf5902da88e65f5ad9466b491d2113},\nabstract={Conventional methods used for the determination of mycotoxins are sensitive and give both qualitative and quantitative information, although they are greatly restricted by long assay time, high cost and limited portability. As a consequence, more rapid, low cost, highly specific and portable methods for detecting these analytes are the focus of a great deal of research. In this perspective, this work describes a label free, simple and reliable method using a specific sequence of ssDNA aptamer for detecting OTA, a toxic fungal metabolite frequently occurring in a variety of foodstuffs and feeds. A piezoelectric (QCM) based biosensor was used for real time monitoring of four ssDNA aptamers-OTA interactions to select the most efficient one. Based on these results, a lab-made plasmonic sensing platform based on sinusoidal gratings was fabricated and functionalized with the most efficient selected aptamer. The sensitivity of the biosensor was found to be dependent on the aptamer immobilization strategy. In the optimized experimental conditions the biosensor was demonstrated to detect down to 0.2 ng/ml of OTA with a LOD of 0.005 ng/ml. These findings sounds very promising to produce high sensitivity, fast and potentially portable biosensors for the detection of OTA in food commodities. © 2016 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={09254005},\ncoden={SABCE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n In-plane cost-effective magnetically actuated valve for microfluidic applications.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Pugliese, M.; Ferrara, F.; Bramanti, A.; Gigli, G.; and Maiorano, V.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Smart Materials and Structures, 26(4). 2017.\n cited By 7\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Pugliese2017,\nauthor={Pugliese, M. and Ferrara, F. and Bramanti, A.P. and Gigli, G. and Maiorano, V.},\ntitle={In-plane cost-effective magnetically actuated valve for microfluidic applications},\njournal={Smart Materials and Structures},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={26},\nnumber={4},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-665X/aa6490},\nart_number={045033},\nnote={cited By 7},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016144984&doi=10.1088%2f1361-665X%2faa6490&partnerID=40&md5=ce8f8e92efba804cf7fa35bff239bf8b},\nabstract={We present a new in-plane magnetically actuated microfluidic valve. Its simple design includes a circular area joining two channels lying on the same plane. The area is parted by a septum lying on and adhering to a magneto-active polymeric 'floor' membrane, keeping the channels normally separated (valve closed). Under the action of a magnetic field, the membrane collapses, letting the liquid flow below the septum (valve open). The valve was extensively characterized experimentally, and modeled and optimized theoretically. The growing interest in lab on chips, especially for diagnostics and precision medicine, is driving researchers towards smart, efficient and low cost solutions to the management of biological samples. In this context, the valve developed in this work represents a useful building-block for microfluidic applications requiring precise flow control, its main features being easy and rapid manufacturing, biocompatibility and low cost. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09641726},\ncoden={SMSTE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Practical strategy to realistically measure the swelling ratio of poly(dimethylsiloxane) without underestimation due to the solvent volatility.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cesaria, M.; Arima, V.; Manera, M.; and Rella, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Polymer, 113: 187-192. 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Cesaria2017187,\nauthor={Cesaria, M. and Arima, V. and Manera, M.G. and Rella, R.},\ntitle={Practical strategy to realistically measure the swelling ratio of poly(dimethylsiloxane) without underestimation due to the solvent volatility},\njournal={Polymer},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={113},\npages={187-192},\ndoi={10.1016/j.polymer.2017.02.049},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014115601&doi=10.1016%2fj.polymer.2017.02.049&partnerID=40&md5=2e3d5093931340e5cd7828f8966e8c4d},\nabstract={We present an experimental method for measuring “realistically” the swelling ratio in terms of weight (SRW) of PDMS, where “realistically” means without the underestimation involved by the standard protocol (weight-measurements in open environment with time-delay incompatible with fast solvent evaporation rate). Comparison with the literature demonstrates that misleading conclusions can result under application of the standard protocol to very volatile solvents. To discuss this point, we develop a mathematical expression of SRW including solvent properties and the effective amount of sorbed solvent determining a weight gain, consider two solvents with different volatility that severely swell PDMS (i.e., toluene and dichloromethane), check that the results of our measurements are consistent with theoretical predictions, demonstrate that our protocol rules out any dependence of SRW on the solvent volatility and its reliability to measure and compare SRW values of PDMS (or any swelling polymer/soft material) in the case of solvents with very different volatility. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={00323861},\ncoden={POLMA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n New insights on the biomineralisation process developing in human lungs around inhaled asbestos fibres.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Bardelli, F.; Veronesi, G.; Capella, S.; Bellis, D.; Charlet, L.; Cedola, A.; and Belluso, E.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Scientific Reports, 7. 2017.\n cited By 6\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Bardelli2017,\nauthor={Bardelli, F. and Veronesi, G. and Capella, S. and Bellis, D. and Charlet, L. and Cedola, A. and Belluso, E.},\ntitle={New insights on the biomineralisation process developing in human lungs around inhaled asbestos fibres},\njournal={Scientific Reports},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\ndoi={10.1038/srep44862},\nart_number={44862},\nnote={cited By 6},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016150854&doi=10.1038%2fsrep44862&partnerID=40&md5=18f7a8091b2b590c1e28dbfef979cbcd},\nabstract={Once penetrated into the lungs of exposed people, asbestos induces an in vivo biomineralisation process that leads to the formation of a ferruginous coating embedding the fibres. The ensemble of the fibre and the coating is referred to as asbestos body and is believed to be responsible for the high toxicological outcome of asbestos. Lung tissue of two individuals subjected to prolonged occupational exposure to crocidolite asbestos was investigated using synchrotron radiation micro-probe tools. The distribution of K and of elements heavier than Fe (Zn, Cu, As, and Ba) in the asbestos bodies was observed for the first time. Elemental quantification, also reported for the first time, confirmed that the coating is highly enriched in Fe (∼20% w/w), and X-ray absorption spectroscopy indicated that Fe is in the 3+ oxidation state and that it is present in the form of ferritin or hemosiderin. Comparison of the results obtained studying the asbestos bodies upon removing the biological tissue by chemical digestion and those embedded in histological sections, allowed unambiguously distinguishing the composition of the asbestos bodies, and understanding to what extent the digestion procedure altered their chemical composition. A speculative model is proposed to explain the observed distribution of Fe. © 2017 The Author(s).},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20452322},\npubmed_id={28332562},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elucidating the effect of the lead iodide complexation degree behind the morphology and performance of perovskite solar cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Mastria, R.; Colella, S.; Qualtieri, A.; Listorti, A.; Gigli, G.; and Rizzo, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nanoscale, 9(11): 3889-3897. 2017.\n cited By 14\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Mastria20173889,\nauthor={Mastria, R. and Colella, S. and Qualtieri, A. and Listorti, A. and Gigli, G. and Rizzo, A.},\ntitle={Elucidating the effect of the lead iodide complexation degree behind the morphology and performance of perovskite solar cells},\njournal={Nanoscale},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={11},\npages={3889-3897},\ndoi={10.1039/c6nr09819c},\nnote={cited By 14},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85015792889&doi=10.1039%2fc6nr09819c&partnerID=40&md5=515227e7db93dd26a77b5f10cb6ef919},\nabstract={The inclusion of iodide additives in hybrid perovskite precursor solutions has been successfully exploited to improve the solar cell efficiency but their impact on perovskite formation, morphology and photovoltaic performance is still not clear. Here an extensive analysis of the effect of iodide additives in the solution-phase and during the perovskite film formation, as well as their effect on device performance is provided. The results demonstrate that in the solution-phase the additives promote the formation of lead poly-iodide species resulting in the disaggregation of the inorganic lead iodide framework and in the formation of smaller nuclei inducing the growth of uniform and smooth perovskite films. Most importantly, the complexation capability of different iodide additives does not only directly affect film morphology but also influences the density of defect states by varying the stoichiometry of precursors. These findings demonstrate that the fine control of the interactions of the chemical species in the solution-phase is essential for the precise control of the morphology at the nanoscale and the growth of the perovskite films with a reduced density of defect states. Therefore, the in-depth understanding of all the processes involved in the solution-phase is the first step for the development of a facile and reproducible approach for the fabrication of hybrid perovskite solar cells with enhanced photovoltaic performance. © The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={20403364},\npubmed_id={28256677},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Optical determination of Shockley-Read-Hall and interface recombination currents in hybrid perovskites.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Sarritzu, V.; Sestu, N.; Marongiu, D.; Chang, X.; Masi, S.; Rizzo, A.; Colella, S.; Quochi, F.; Saba, M.; Mura, A.; and Bongiovanni, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Scientific Reports, 7. 2017.\n cited By 66\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Optical$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Sarritzu2017,\nauthor={Sarritzu, V. and Sestu, N. and Marongiu, D. and Chang, X. and Masi, S. and Rizzo, A. and Colella, S. and Quochi, F. and Saba, M. and Mura, A. and Bongiovanni, G.},\ntitle={Optical determination of Shockley-Read-Hall and interface recombination currents in hybrid perovskites},\njournal={Scientific Reports},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\ndoi={10.1038/srep44629},\nart_number={44629},\nnote={cited By 66},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85015861529&doi=10.1038%2fsrep44629&partnerID=40&md5=ce7690e401ef21b1c03fc755df83e46d},\nabstract={Metal-halide perovskite solar cells rival the best inorganic solar cells in power conversion efficiency, providing the outlook for efficient, cheap devices. In order for the technology to mature and approach the ideal Shockley-Queissier efficiency, experimental tools are needed to diagnose what processes limit performances, beyond simply measuring electrical characteristics often affected by parasitic effects and difficult to interpret. Here we study the microscopic origin of recombination currents causing photoconversion losses with an all-optical technique, measuring the electron-hole free energy as a function of the exciting light intensity. Our method allows assessing the ideality factor and breaks down the electron-hole recombination current into bulk defect and interface contributions, providing an estimate of the limit photoconversion efficiency, without any real charge current flowing through the device. We identify Shockley-Read-Hall recombination as the main decay process in insulated perovskite layers and quantify the additional performance degradation due to interface recombination in heterojunctions. © 2017 The Author(s).},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20452322},\npubmed_id={28317883},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Multifractal analysis of high resolution solar wind proton density measurements.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Sorriso-Valvo, L.; Carbone, F.; Leonardis, E.; Chen, C.; Šafránková, J.; and Němeček, Z.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Advances in Space Research, 59(6): 1642-1651. 2017.\n cited By 9\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Multifractal$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Sorriso-Valvo20171642,\nauthor={Sorriso-Valvo, L. and Carbone, F. and Leonardis, E. and Chen, C.H.K. and Šafránková, J. and Němeček, Z.},\ntitle={Multifractal analysis of high resolution solar wind proton density measurements},\njournal={Advances in Space Research},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={59},\nnumber={6},\npages={1642-1651},\ndoi={10.1016/j.asr.2016.12.024},\nnote={cited By 9},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85008440939&doi=10.1016%2fj.asr.2016.12.024&partnerID=40&md5=79620bfabf9a60d602636a7e4b297eaa},\nabstract={The solar wind is a highly turbulent medium, with a high level of field fluctuations throughout a broad range of scales. These include an inertial range where a turbulent cascade is assumed to be active. The solar wind cascade shows intermittency, which however may depend on the wind conditions. Recent observations have shown that ion-scale magnetic turbulence is almost self-similar, rather than intermittent. A similar result was observed for the high resolution measurements of proton density provided by the spacecraft Spektr-R. Intermittency may be interpreted as the result of the multifractal properties of the turbulent cascade. In this perspective, this paper is devoted to the description of the multifractal properties of the high resolution density measurements. In particular, we have used the standard coarse-graining technique to evaluate the generalized dimensions D q , and from these the multifractal spectrum f(α), in two ranges of scale. A fit with the p-model for intermittency provided a quantitative measure of multifractality. Such indicator was then compared with alternative measures: the width of the multifractal spectrum, the peak of the kurtosis, and its scaling exponent. The results indicate that the small-scale fluctuations are multifractal, and suggest that different measures of intermittency are required to fully understand the small scale cascade. © 2017 COSPAR},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={02731177},\ncoden={ASRSD},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CeRNA crosstalk stabilizes protein expression and affects the correlation pattern of interacting proteins.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Martirosyan, A.; De Martino, A.; Pagnani, A.; and Marinari, E.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Scientific Reports, 7. 2017.\n cited By 13\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Martirosyan2017,\nauthor={Martirosyan, A. and De Martino, A. and Pagnani, A. and Marinari, E.},\ntitle={CeRNA crosstalk stabilizes protein expression and affects the correlation pattern of interacting proteins},\njournal={Scientific Reports},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\ndoi={10.1038/srep43673},\nart_number={43673},\nnote={cited By 13},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014920673&doi=10.1038%2fsrep43673&partnerID=40&md5=ec8e00adbc2a71a0511439689437a271},\nabstract={Gene expression is a noisy process and several mechanisms, both transcriptional and post-transcriptional, can stabilize protein levels in cells. Much work has focused on the role of miRNAs, showing in particular that miRNA-mediated regulation can buffer expression noise for lowly expressed genes. Here, using in silico simulations and mathematical modeling, we demonstrate that miRNAs can exert a much broader influence on protein levels by orchestrating competition-induced crosstalk between mRNAs. Most notably, we find that miRNA-mediated cross-talk (i) can stabilize protein levels across the full range of gene expression rates, and (ii) modifies the correlation pattern of co-regulated interacting proteins, changing the sign of correlations from negative to positive. The latter feature may constitute a potentially robust signature of the existence of RNA crosstalk induced by endogenous competition for miRNAs in standard cellular conditions. © The Author(s) 2017.},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20452322},\npubmed_id={28266541},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Disorder-induced single-mode transmission.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ruocco, G.; Abaie, B.; Schirmacher, W.; Mafi, A.; and Leonetti, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nature Communications, 8. 2017.\n cited By 34\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Ruocco2017,\nauthor={Ruocco, G. and Abaie, B. and Schirmacher, W. and Mafi, A. and Leonetti, M.},\ntitle={Disorder-induced single-mode transmission},\njournal={Nature Communications},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={8},\ndoi={10.1038/ncomms14571},\nart_number={14571},\nnote={cited By 34},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014626944&doi=10.1038%2fncomms14571&partnerID=40&md5=ee2611cda3de22de4e9eba5b65b4f7b6},\nabstract={Localized states trap waves propagating in a disordered potential and play a crucial role in Anderson localization, which is the absence of diffusion due to disorder. Some localized states are barely coupled with neighbours because of differences in wavelength or small spatial overlap, thus preventing energy leakage to the surroundings. This is the same degree of isolation found in the homogeneous core of a single-mode optical fibre. Here we show that localized states of a disordered optical fibre are single mode: the transmission channels possess a high degree of resilience to perturbation and invariance with respect to the launch conditions. Our experimental approach allows identification and characterization of the single-mode transmission channels in a disordered matrix, demonstrating low losses and densely packed single modes. These disordered and wavelength-sensitive channels may be exploited to de-multiplex different colours at different locations. © 2017 The Author(s).},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20411723},\npubmed_id={28262763},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n On the stability of gold nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation in liquids.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Palazzo, G.; Valenza, G.; Dell'Aglio, M.; and De Giacomo, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 489: 47-56. 2017.\n cited By 20\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Palazzo201747,\nauthor={Palazzo, G. and Valenza, G. and Dell'Aglio, M. and De Giacomo, A.},\ntitle={On the stability of gold nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation in liquids},\njournal={Journal of Colloid and Interface Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={489},\npages={47-56},\ndoi={10.1016/j.jcis.2016.09.017},\nnote={cited By 20},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85000842876&doi=10.1016%2fj.jcis.2016.09.017&partnerID=40&md5=39b7a94ddd941e1e8568437c77807f5d},\nabstract={“Naked” gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), synthesized in the absence of any capping agents, prepared by pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL) are stabilized by negative charges. Common explanations for this phenomenon involve the presence of gold oxides and/or the anion adsorption. We have found that AuNP ablated in solutions of acids with very different oxidation power, viz. HCl, H2SO4, HNO3 share the same size and ζ-potential. Although, gold oxides have pKas ≈ 4, the ζ-potential of AuNPs ablated in solutions with pH ⩽ 4 is always negative. These evidences suggest that the gold oxidation and anion adsorptions have only a minor role on building the negative surface potential and we hypothesize, for the first time, that excess electrons formed within the plasma phase could charge the metallic particles. In our model, a crucial point is that the colloidal size of the NP maintains the energy of the electrons small enough to preclude chemical reactions but with a surface potential yet large enough to stabilize the AuNPs with respect to aggregation. A confirmation of the hypothesis of “electron-stabilized nanoparticles” is that either the addition of macroscopic metallic objects either the contact with a “grounded” copper wire induce the loss of charge and AuNPs aggregation. © 2016 Elsevier Inc.},\npublisher={Academic Press Inc.},\nissn={00219797},\ncoden={JCISA},\npubmed_id={27692858},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Argon and hydrogen plasma influence on the protective properties of diamond-like carbon films as barrier coating.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Toro, R.; Calandra, P.; Cortese, B.; de Caro, T.; Brucale, M.; Mezzi, A.; Federici, F.; and Caschera, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Surfaces and Interfaces, 6: 60-71. 2017.\n cited By 20\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Toro201760,\nauthor={Toro, R.G. and Calandra, P. and Cortese, B. and de Caro, T. and Brucale, M. and Mezzi, A. and Federici, F. and Caschera, D.},\ntitle={Argon and hydrogen plasma influence on the protective properties of diamond-like carbon films as barrier coating},\njournal={Surfaces and Interfaces},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={6},\npages={60-71},\ndoi={10.1016/j.surfin.2016.11.009},\nnote={cited By 20},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014281346&doi=10.1016%2fj.surfin.2016.11.009&partnerID=40&md5=caa8795ad458935a17cefe13131f4590},\nabstract={Diamond like carbon (DLC) films are becoming materials of choice for mechanical and corrosion protection barrier films due to their excellent properties of low-friction and chemical inertness. As DLC functional properties are strictly dependent on process parameters, different DLC coatings have been deposited onto silicon substrates by Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (PECVD) evaluating the effect of the variation of argon and hydrogen gas flows on the coating resistance properties. It has been observed that the hydrogen variation is the main factor affecting the DLC films resistance in aggressive environments, while DLC samples deposited by varying Ar showed significant delamination phenomena. These differences have been related to the morphological and microstructural characteristics of DLC films taking into account for the specific role of both Ar and H2 in the mechanism of DLC formation. In particular, it has been observed that the resistance against corrosive environment for DLC coatings may be related to the compressive residual stress values in conjunction with surface and structural properties of the film. This can be considered an understanding at the atomic scale providing the key for the optimization of the protective coating performance. © 2016 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={24680230},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n On the growth mechanism of nanoparticles in plasma during pulsed laser ablation in liquids.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Taccogna, F.; Dell'Aglio, M.; Rutigliano, M.; Valenza, G.; and De Giacomo, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 26(4). 2017.\n cited By 16\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Taccogna2017,\nauthor={Taccogna, F. and Dell'Aglio, M. and Rutigliano, M. and Valenza, G. and De Giacomo, A.},\ntitle={On the growth mechanism of nanoparticles in plasma during pulsed laser ablation in liquids},\njournal={Plasma Sources Science and Technology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={26},\nnumber={4},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6595/aa595b},\nart_number={045002},\nnote={cited By 16},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85017144669&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6595%2faa595b&partnerID=40&md5=7a0c46f185524820056977b02ef0e23b},\nabstract={Particle-in-cell methodology is applied to study the simultaneous charging and coagulation of a nanoparticle, taking into account the self-consistent dynamics of surrounding plasma induced by laser ablation in liquid. The model uses, as an input, plasma temperature and electron number density which are experimentally obtained by high temporally resolved optical emission spectroscopy of the laser-induced plasma in water. Results show the important role of ions in the growth process and of the atom-induced evaporation process for the final nanoparticle size. The competition between different mechanisms of nanoparticle formation in the laser-induced plasma is finally discussed. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09630252},\ncoden={PSTEE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n UVB-emitting InAlGaN multiple quantum well synthesized using plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Kong, W.; Roberts, A.; Jiao, W.; Fournelle, J.; Kim, T.; Losurdo, M.; Everitt, H.; and Brown, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n AIP Advances, 7(3). 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Kong2017,\nauthor={Kong, W. and Roberts, A.T. and Jiao, W.Y. and Fournelle, J. and Kim, T.H. and Losurdo, M. and Everitt, H.O. and Brown, A.S.},\ntitle={UVB-emitting InAlGaN multiple quantum well synthesized using plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy},\njournal={AIP Advances},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={3},\ndoi={10.1063/1.4973637},\nart_number={035109},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014937872&doi=10.1063%2f1.4973637&partnerID=40&md5=87c2384d3e1a29fc95a71118a17f4f8c},\nabstract={A high Al-content (y &gt; 0.4) multi-quantum-well (MQW) structure with a quaternary InxAlyGa(1-x-y)N active layer was synthesized using plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy. The MQW structure exhibits strong carrier confinement and room temperature ultraviolet-B (UVB) photoluminescence an order of magnitude stronger than that of a reference InxAlyGa(1-x-y)N thin film with comparable composition and thickness. The samples were characterized using spectroscopic ellipsometry, atomic force microscopy, and high-resolution X-ray diffraction. Numerical simulations suggest that the UVB emission efficiency is limited by dislocation-related non-radiative recombination centers in the MQW and at the MQW - buffer interface. Emission efficiency can be significantly improved by reducing the dislocation density from 109cm-2 to 107cm-2 and by optimizing the width and depth of the quantum wells. © 2017 Author(s).},\npublisher={American Institute of Physics Inc.},\nissn={21583226},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plasma-Textured teflon: Repulsion in air ofwater droplets and drag reduction underwater.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Di Mundo, R.; Bottiglione, F.; Notarnicola, M.; Palumbo, F.; and Pascazio, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Biomimetics, 2(1). 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{DiMundo2017,\nauthor={Di Mundo, R. and Bottiglione, F. and Notarnicola, M. and Palumbo, F. and Pascazio, G.},\ntitle={Plasma-Textured teflon: Repulsion in air ofwater droplets and drag reduction underwater},\njournal={Biomimetics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={2},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.3390/biomimetics2010001},\nart_number={1},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028432284&doi=10.3390%2fbiomimetics2010001&partnerID=40&md5=4487a4b974e121be44cf70769e49e285},\nabstract={Asuperhydrophobic behavior can be obtained by properlymodifying the surface topography of Teflon or other fluorinated polymers having an inherent hydrophobic character. According to this strategy, we have micro/nanotextured Teflon both as plane material (sheets) and as three-dimensional (3D) object (spheres) with a single step plasma process. The obtained textured Teflon samples were compared with those made of pristine Teflon in air, in terms of repulsion of impacting water droplets, and underwater, in terms of air layer behavior under static and dynamic conditions. The latter case was investigated by subjecting the spheres to a vertical fall in water. Modified surfaces present nanofilaments on the top of micrometric vertical structures, which can increase the air retaining capacity, resulting in a biomimicry effect due to a similarity with the Salvinia molesta leaf. On this surface, repulsion of impacting water droplets can be as fast as previously reached only on heated solids. Also, the air layer over the modified spheres underwater is shown to play a role in the observed reduction of hydrodynamic drag onto the moving object. © 2017 by the authors.},\npublisher={MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},\nissn={23137673},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Approximating the XY model on a random graph with a q -state clock model.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Lupo, C.; and Ricci-Tersenghi, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Physical Review B, 95(5). 2017.\n cited By 11\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Lupo2017,\nauthor={Lupo, C. and Ricci-Tersenghi, F.},\ntitle={Approximating the XY model on a random graph with a q -state clock model},\njournal={Physical Review B},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={95},\nnumber={5},\ndoi={10.1103/PhysRevB.95.054433},\nart_number={054433},\nnote={cited By 11},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014520311&doi=10.1103%2fPhysRevB.95.054433&partnerID=40&md5=ebd31af0bc3f0faad3d8cafd7f90a170},\nabstract={Numerical simulations of spin glass models with continuous variables set the problem of a reliable but efficient discretization of such variables. In particular, the main question is how fast physical observables computed in the discretized model converge toward the ones of the continuous model when the number of states of the discretized model increases. We answer this question for the XY model and its discretization, the q-state clock model, in the mean-field setting provided by random graphs. It is found that the convergence of physical observables is exponentially fast in the number q of states of the clock model, so allowing a very reliable approximation of the XY model by using a rather small number of states. Furthermore, such an exponential convergence is found to be independent from the disorder distribution used. Only at T=0, the convergence is slightly slower (stretched exponential). Thanks to the analytical solution to the q-state clock model, we compute accurate phase diagrams in the temperature versus disorder strength plane. We find that, at zero temperature, spontaneous replica symmetry breaking takes place for any amount of disorder, even an infinitesimal one. We also study the one step of replica symmetry breaking (1RSB) solution in the low-temperature spin glass phase. © 2017 American Physical Society.},\npublisher={American Physical Society},\nissn={24699950},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Multi-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy study of road dust samples from a traffic area of Venice using stoichiometric and environmental references.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Valotto, G.; Cattaruzza, E.; and Bardelli, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 173: 971-978. 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Valotto2017971,\nauthor={Valotto, G. and Cattaruzza, E. and Bardelli, F.},\ntitle={Multi-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy study of road dust samples from a traffic area of Venice using stoichiometric and environmental references},\njournal={Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={173},\npages={971-978},\ndoi={10.1016/j.saa.2016.11.006},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85002374666&doi=10.1016%2fj.saa.2016.11.006&partnerID=40&md5=ff3639783d36341728c26fced8f30ffd},\nabstract={The appropriate selection of representative pure compounds to be used as reference is a crucial step for successful analysis of X-ray absorption near edge spectroscopy (XANES) data, and it is often not a trivial task. This is particularly true when complex environmental matrices are investigated, being their elemental speciation a priori unknown. In this paper, an investigation on the speciation of Cu, Zn, and Sb based on the use of conventional (stoichiometric compounds) and non-conventional (environmental samples or relevant certified materials) references is explored. This method can be useful in when the effectiveness of XANES analysis is limited because of the difficulty in obtaining a set of references sufficiently representative of the investigated samples. Road dust samples collected along the bridge connecting Venice to the mainland were used to show the potentialities and the limits of this approach. © 2016 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={13861425},\ncoden={SAMCA},\npubmed_id={27843106},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-equilibrium vibrational and electron energy distribution functions in mtorr, high-electron-density nitrogen discharges and afterglows.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Capitelli, M.; Colonna, G.; D'Ammando, G.; Laricchiuta, A.; and Pietanza, L.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 26(3). 2017.\n cited By 2\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Capitelli2017,\nauthor={Capitelli, M. and Colonna, G. and D'Ammando, G. and Laricchiuta, A. and Pietanza, L.D.},\ntitle={Non-equilibrium vibrational and electron energy distribution functions in mtorr, high-electron-density nitrogen discharges and afterglows},\njournal={Plasma Sources Science and Technology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={26},\nnumber={3},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6595/aa5870},\nart_number={034004},\nnote={cited By 2},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014659700&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6595%2faa5870&partnerID=40&md5=83eee398d94df5832f52bf244cbd1fef},\nabstract={Non-equilibrium vibrational distributions (vdf) and non-equilibrium electron energy distribution functions (eedf) in a nitrogen plasma at low pressure (mtorr) have been calculated by using a time-dependent plasma physics model coupled to the Boltzmann equation and heavy particle kinetics. Different case studies have been selected showing the non-equilibrium character of both vdf and eedf under discharge and post-discharge conditions in the presence of large concentrations of electrons. Particular attention is devoted to the electron-molecule resonant vibrational excitation cross sections acting in the whole vibrational ladder. The results in the post-discharge conditions show the interplay of superelastic vibrational and electronic collisions in forming structures in the eedf. The link between the present results in the mtorr afterglow regime with the existing eedf in the torr and atmospheric regimes is discussed. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09630252},\ncoden={PSTEE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rate constants of quenching and vibrational relaxation in the OH(A2Σ+,v = 0,1), manifold with various colliders.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Martini, L.; Gatti, N.; Dilecce, G.; Scotoni, M.; and Tosi, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 50(11). 2017.\n cited By 14\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Martini2017,\nauthor={Martini, L.M. and Gatti, N. and Dilecce, G. and Scotoni, M. and Tosi, P.},\ntitle={Rate constants of quenching and vibrational relaxation in the OH(A2Σ+,v = 0,1), manifold with various colliders},\njournal={Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={50},\nnumber={11},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6463/aa5b28},\nart_number={114003},\nnote={cited By 14},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014322081&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6463%2faa5b28&partnerID=40&md5=d045b318ed5e3bd745877bfe9f151723},\nabstract={Laser induced fluorescence is intensively used for the detection of OH in many atmospheric pressure discharge devices. At this pressure, a quantitative knowledge of the collision phenomena in the upper excited state is critical. Here we report the measurement at T = 300 K of a set of rate constants of electronic quenching and vibrational relaxation of the OH(A2Σ+,v' = 0,1) electronic state, by collision with N2, O2, H2O, CO2, CO, H2, D2, CH4, C2H2, C2H4, C2H6. These are the main gases in applications like plasma medicine, hydrocarbons reforming and CO2 conversion. Available literature data are revisited, and new data are added, mostly relevant to v'= 1 quenching and vibrational relaxation. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={00223727},\ncoden={JPAPB},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Improving Internal Cell Colonization of Porous Scaffolds with Chemical Gradients Produced by Plasma Assisted Approaches.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Sardella, E.; Salama, R.; Waly, G.; Habib, A.; Favia, P.; and Gristina, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 9(5): 4966-4975. 2017.\n cited By 12\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Sardella20174966,\nauthor={Sardella, E. and Salama, R.A. and Waly, G.H. and Habib, A.N. and Favia, P. and Gristina, R.},\ntitle={Improving Internal Cell Colonization of Porous Scaffolds with Chemical Gradients Produced by Plasma Assisted Approaches},\njournal={ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={5},\npages={4966-4975},\ndoi={10.1021/acsami.6b14170},\nnote={cited By 12},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85012024593&doi=10.1021%2facsami.6b14170&partnerID=40&md5=3ef9d0c8fa2b26e9dd1a04b3f6b60468},\nabstract={Cell colonization of the surrounding environment is a very significant process in both physiological and pathological events. In order to understand the tissue regeneration process and thereby provide guidance principles for designing new biomaterials, it is of paramount importance to study the cell colonization in the presence of physical, chemical, and biological cues. Flat “gradient” materials are generally used with this purpose. Three dimensional gradient scaffolds mimicking more precisely the situation in vivo are somewhat more complex to fabricate and characterize. Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering (TE) made of hydrophobic synthetic polymers do not allow good cell colonization: far from their periphery, in fact, internal cell colonization is usually low. In this research poly-ε caprolactone (PCL) scaffolds have been “decorated” with chemical gradients both on top and along their thickness by means of cold plasma processes, in order to improve cell colonization of their core. Plasma treatments with a mixture of argon and oxygen (Ar/O2), as well as plasma deposition of differently cross-linked poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-like coatings, have been performed. This study establishes that cross-linked PEO-like domains interspaced with native PCL ones deposited only on top of the scaffold (i.e., coating that penetrates less than 300 μm inside the scaffold) are more effective in promoting cell colonization across the scaffolds than the other tested materials including superhydrophilic samples and that ones produced by tested double step approaches. Last but not least, one result of this research is that, in the case of plasma coatings with low deposition rates and porous materials with a low pore interconnectivity, it is possible to improve penetration of low pressure plasma active species inside the scaffold’s core thorough a pretreatment of the porous materials (i.e., penetration up to 4500 mm far from topside). © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19448244},\npubmed_id={28094986},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quantum-Confined and Enhanced Optical Absorption of Colloidal PbS Quantum Dots at Wavelengths with Expected Bulk Behavior.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Debellis, D.; Gigli, G.; Ten Brinck, S.; Infante, I.; and Giansante, C.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nano Letters, 17(2): 1248-1254. 2017.\n cited By 22\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Debellis20171248,\nauthor={Debellis, D. and Gigli, G. and Ten Brinck, S. and Infante, I. and Giansante, C.},\ntitle={Quantum-Confined and Enhanced Optical Absorption of Colloidal PbS Quantum Dots at Wavelengths with Expected Bulk Behavior},\njournal={Nano Letters},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={17},\nnumber={2},\npages={1248-1254},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.nanolett.6b05087},\nnote={cited By 22},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85011954539&doi=10.1021%2facs.nanolett.6b05087&partnerID=40&md5=c70fb79c38377295215f0c7921f9446f},\nabstract={Nowadays it is well-accepted to attribute bulk-like optical absorption properties to colloidal PbS quantum dots (QDs) at wavelengths above 400 nm. This assumption permits to describe PbS QD light absorption by using bulk optical constants and to determine QD concentration in colloidal solutions from simple spectrophotometric measurements. Here we demonstrate that PbS QDs experience the quantum confinement regime across the entire near UV-vis-NIR spectral range, therefore also between 350 and 400 nm already proposed to be sufficiently far above the band gap to suppress quantum confinement. This effect is particularly relevant for small PbS QDs (with diameter of ≤4 nm) leading to absorption coefficients that largely differ from bulk values (up to ∼40% less). As a result of the broadband quantum confinement and of the high surface-to-volume ratio peculiar of nanocrystals, suitable surface chemical modification of PbS QDs is exploited to achieve a marked, size-dependent enhancement of the absorption coefficients compared to bulk values (up to ∼250%). We provide empirical relations to determine the absorption coefficients at 400 nm of as-synthesized and ligand-exchanged PbS QDs, accounting for the broadband quantum confinement and suggesting a heuristic approach to qualitatively predict the ligand effects on the optical absorption properties of PbS QDs. Our findings go beyond formalisms derived from Maxwell Garnett effective medium theory to describe QD optical properties and permit to spectrophotometrically calculate the concentration of PbS QD solutions avoiding underestimation due to deviations from the bulk. In perspective, we envisage the use of extended π-conjugated ligands bearing electronically active substituents to enhance light-harvesting in QD solids and suggest the inadequacy of the representation of ligands at the QD surface as mere electric dipoles. © 2017 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={15306984},\ncoden={NALEF},\npubmed_id={28055216},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fluorine interactions in the 3D packing of \"Pt(IV)I2\" organometallic molecular materials: Structural and computational approaches.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Crispini, A.; Aiello, I.; Deda, M.; Godbert, N.; Ghedini, M.; Lelj, F.; and Amati, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Crystal Growth and Design, 17(2): 409-413. 2017.\n cited By 1\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Crispini2017409,\nauthor={Crispini, A. and Aiello, I. and Deda, M.L. and Godbert, N. and Ghedini, M. and Lelj, F. and Amati, M.},\ntitle={Fluorine interactions in the 3D packing of "Pt(IV)I2" organometallic molecular materials: Structural and computational approaches},\njournal={Crystal Growth and Design},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={17},\nnumber={2},\npages={409-413},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.cgd.6b01509},\nnote={cited By 1},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85011422351&doi=10.1021%2facs.cgd.6b01509&partnerID=40&md5=cd37f53c6fb91d4e16e9e68688ef9edd},\nabstract={The modulation of the environment around the "PtI2" molecular fragment in the Pt(IV) cyclometalated complexes [PtI2(ppy) (facac)](1a) and [PtI2(ppy) (acac)] (1b) (Hfacac = hexafluoroacetylacetone; Hacac = acetylacetone) causes competition between halogens in the formation of leading intermolecular interactions. Particularly, the presence of the "organic fluorine" CF3 induces significant structural changes proving the key role that fluorine plays in crystal engineering in metallorganic systems. © 2016 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={15287483},\ncoden={CGDEF},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Electrical conductivity of a methane-air burning plasma under the action of weak electric fields.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Colonna, G.; Pietanza, L.; D'Angola, A.; Laricchiuta, A.; and Vita, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 26(2). 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Colonna2017,\nauthor={Colonna, G. and Pietanza, L.D. and D'Angola, A. and Laricchiuta, A. and Vita, A.D.},\ntitle={Electrical conductivity of a methane-air burning plasma under the action of weak electric fields},\njournal={Plasma Sources Science and Technology},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={26},\nnumber={2},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6595/aa5309},\nart_number={025008},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85012904660&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6595%2faa5309&partnerID=40&md5=760273503ed2315515f072e6d0e59561},\nabstract={This paper focuses on the calculation of the electrical conductivity of a methane-air flame in the presence of weak electric fields, solving the Boltzmann equation for free electrons self-consistently coupled with chemical kinetics. The chemical model GRI-Mech 3.0 has been completed with chemi-ionization reactions to model ionization in the absence of fields, and a database of cross sections for electron-impact-induced processes to account for reactions and transitions activated in the flame during discharge. The dependence of plasma properties on the frequency of an oscillating field has been studied under different pressure and gas temperature conditions. Fitting expressions of the electrical conductivity as a function of gas temperature and methane consumption are provided for different operational conditions in the Ansaldo Energia burner. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={09630252},\ncoden={PSTEE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Large area self-powered semitransparent trifunctional device combining photovoltaic energy production, lighting and dynamic shading control.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Martina, F.; Pugliese, M.; Serantoni, M.; Baldisserri, C.; Gorni, G.; Maggiore, A.; Gigli, G.; and Maiorano, V.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 160: 435-443. 2017.\n cited By 10\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Martina2017435,\nauthor={Martina, F. and Pugliese, M. and Serantoni, M. and Baldisserri, C. and Gorni, G. and Maggiore, A. and Gigli, G. and Maiorano, V.},\ntitle={Large area self-powered semitransparent trifunctional device combining photovoltaic energy production, lighting and dynamic shading control},\njournal={Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={160},\npages={435-443},\ndoi={10.1016/j.solmat.2016.11.013},\nnote={cited By 10},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84995551054&doi=10.1016%2fj.solmat.2016.11.013&partnerID=40&md5=a7e644bb54334b802f5eca59d38129ac},\nabstract={We present a large area trifunctional glass prototype combining a photo-electrochromic (PEC) device and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), interfaced through a properly designed electronic control system. A 12×17 cm2 PEC glass-on-glass module was realized, containing four dyesensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and a central electrochromic (EC) section deposited on the same glass panel. All PEC layers are screen-printed, including the mesoporous electrochromic layer, obtained from a custommade tungsten paste. DSSCs show an efficiency of 2.4%, while the coloration efficiency of the EC section reaches a value of 40 cm2C−1 at 700 nm. A 10×8 cm2 transparent white OLED was also realized, designed and tailored in order to unbalance the emission of light, i.e. maximizing the bottom emission. The efficiency of large area OLED section reaches 8 cd A-1 in the operative conditions and without light outcoupling enhancement systems. The OLED device is clamped on the back of the PEC module and all sections are electrically connected to an external electronic control system. The energy collected by the DSSCs is stored in supercapacitors and used when requested, either applied to the EC section to produce a light shading effect in the daytime, or to the OLED for illumination at night. © 2016 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={09270248},\ncoden={SEMCE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Smart conservation methodology for the preservation of copper-based objects against the hazardous corrosion.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Faraldi, F.; Cortese, B.; Caschera, D.; Di Carlo, G.; Riccucci, C.; de Caro, T.; and Ingo, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Thin Solid Films, 622: 130-135. 2017.\n cited By 16\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Faraldi2017130,\nauthor={Faraldi, F. and Cortese, B. and Caschera, D. and Di Carlo, G. and Riccucci, C. and de Caro, T. and Ingo, G.M.},\ntitle={Smart conservation methodology for the preservation of copper-based objects against the hazardous corrosion},\njournal={Thin Solid Films},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={622},\npages={130-135},\ndoi={10.1016/j.tsf.2016.12.024},\nnote={cited By 16},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85008601891&doi=10.1016%2fj.tsf.2016.12.024&partnerID=40&md5=d053f28b308e1b103eecd2b8ce834dbd},\nabstract={“Bronze disease” is a very dangerous cyclic copper corrosion phenomenon which commonly develops after the discovery of the artefact. Therefore, in the cultural heritage field every object is inimitable and whatever loss is irreplaceable, causing a protective coating to be indispensable. Herein we studied the efficiency of a transparent, protective and reversible diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, deposited by plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition on copper based alloys, to enhance the corrosion resistance of archaeological artefacts. The nano-structured DLC film resulted in the formation of a structure that exhibits water repellent properties and can act as a barrier layer to corrosion. Exposure of copper based alloys, with and without the DLC coating, to an aggressive chemical environment led to a remarkable inhibition of corrosion only for the coated samples. Moreover the DLC film on the Cu-based substrate was shown to have no effect on the morphology of the surfaces indicating that surface appearance is not affected. Consequently DLC coatings open a pathway into the development of safe and tailored solutions in the ancient metals conservation field. Furthermore the use of DLC coatings can be extended for the protection of objects that do not belong to cultural heritage but may still be subject to corrosion. © 2016 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={00406090},\ncoden={THSFA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holographic imaging reveals the mechanism of wall entrapment in swimming bacteria.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Bianchi, S.; Saglimbeni, F.; and Di Leonardo, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Physical Review X, 7(1). 2017.\n cited By 45\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Bianchi2017,\nauthor={Bianchi, S. and Saglimbeni, F. and Di Leonardo, R.},\ntitle={Holographic imaging reveals the mechanism of wall entrapment in swimming bacteria},\njournal={Physical Review X},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1103/PhysRevX.7.011010},\nart_number={011010},\nnote={cited By 45},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018759439&doi=10.1103%2fPhysRevX.7.011010&partnerID=40&md5=fb845f8734d80eab1b02a4214d102266},\nabstract={Self-propelled particles, both biological and synthetic, are stably trapped by walls and develop high concentration peaks over bounding surfaces. In swimming bacteria, like E. coli, the physical mechanism behind wall entrapment is an intricate mixture of hydrodynamic and steric interactions with a strongly anisotropic character. The building of a clear physical picture of this phenomenon demands direct and full three-dimensional experimental observations of individual wall entrapment events. Here, we demonstrate that, by using a combination of three-axis holographic microscopy and optical tweezers, it is possible to obtain volumetric reconstructions of individual E. coli cells that are sequentially released at a controlled distance and angle from a flat solid wall. We find that hydrodynamic couplings can slow down the cell before collision, but reorientation only occurs while the cell is in constant contact with the wall. In the trapped state, all cells swim with the average body axis pointing into the surface. The amplitude of this pitch angle is anticorrelated to the amplitude of wobbling, thus indicating that entrapment is dominated by near-field couplings between the cell body and the wall. Our approach opens the way to three-dimensional quantitative studies of a broad range of fast dynamical processes in motile bacteria and eukaryotic cells.},\npublisher={American Physical Society},\nissn={21603308},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Resonant Gain Singularities in 1D and 3D Metal/Dielectric Multilayered Nanostructures.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Caligiuri, V.; Pezzi, L.; Veltri, A.; and De Luca, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ACS Nano, 11(1): 1012-1025. 2017.\n cited By 27\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Caligiuri20171012,\nauthor={Caligiuri, V. and Pezzi, L. and Veltri, A. and De Luca, A.},\ntitle={Resonant Gain Singularities in 1D and 3D Metal/Dielectric Multilayered Nanostructures},\njournal={ACS Nano},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={11},\nnumber={1},\npages={1012-1025},\ndoi={10.1021/acsnano.6b07638},\nnote={cited By 27},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018479773&doi=10.1021%2facsnano.6b07638&partnerID=40&md5=ed913fb88f1bbf491e816ce350cc3dcb},\nabstract={We present a detailed study on the resonant gain (RG) phenomena occurring in two nanostructures, in which the presence of dielectric singularities is used to reach a huge amplification of the emitted photons resonantly interacting with the system. The presence of gain molecules in the considered nanoresonator systems makes it possible to obtain optical features that are able to unlock several applications. Two noticeable cases have been investigated: a 1D nanoresonator based on hyperbolic metamaterials and a 3D metal/dielectric spherical multishell. The former has been designed in the framework of the effective medium theory, in order to behave as an epsilon-near-zero-and-pole metamaterial, showing extraordinary light confinement and collimation. Such a peculiarity represents the key to lead to a RG behavior, a condition in which the system is demonstrated to behave as a self-amplifying perfect lens. Very high enhancement and spectral sharpness of 1 nm of the emitted light are demonstrated by means of a transfer matrix method simulation. The latter system consists of a metal/doped-dielectric multishell. A dedicated theoretical approach has been set up to finely engineer its doubly tunable resonant nature. The RG condition has been demonstrated also in this case. Finite element method-based simulations, together with an analytical model, clarify the electric field distribution inside the multishell and suggest the opportunity to use this device as a self-enhanced loss compensated multishell, being a favorable scenario for low-threshold SPASER action. Counterintuitively, exceeding the resonant gain amount of molecules in both systems causes a significant drop in the amplitude of the resonance. © 2016 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19360851},\npubmed_id={28009498},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Optical trapping of plasmonic mesocapsules: Enhanced optical forces and SERS.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Spadaro, D.; Iatí, M.; Pérez-Piñeiro, J.; Vázquez-Vázquez, C.; Correa-Duarte, M.; Donato, M.; Gucciardi, P.; Saija, R.; Strangi, G.; and Maragò, O.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 121(1): 691-700. 2017.\n cited By 14\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Spadaro2017691,\nauthor={Spadaro, D. and Iatí, M.A. and Pérez-Piñeiro, J. and Vázquez-Vázquez, C. and Correa-Duarte, M.A. and Donato, M.G. and Gucciardi, P.G. and Saija, R. and Strangi, G. and Maragò, O.M.},\ntitle={Optical trapping of plasmonic mesocapsules: Enhanced optical forces and SERS},\njournal={Journal of Physical Chemistry C},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={121},\nnumber={1},\npages={691-700},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b10213},\nnote={cited By 14},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016173203&doi=10.1021%2facs.jpcc.6b10213&partnerID=40&md5=e2454b99006a60490eceee389a968c06},\nabstract={We demonstrate optical trapping of plasmonic silica-gold mesocapsules and their use as local SERS probes in Raman tweezers. These novel hybrid dielectric-metal particles, designed for optoplasmonic applications, are mesoscopic porous silica shells embedding gold nanospheres in their inner wall. We observe a high trapping efficiency due to plasmon-enhanced optical trapping of the gold component. Furthermore, we develop an accurate model of optical trapping of this hybrid system in the T-matrix framework studying how the plasmon-enhanced optical forces scale with gold nanoparticle number in the mesocapsule. The relevance of effective optical trapping in hollow plasmonic mesocapsules is twofold for detection and delivery technologies: positioning and activation processes. In fact, the presented system allows for the opportunity to drag and locate cargo mesocapsules embedded with specific molecules that can be activated and released in situ when a precise localization is required. (Graph Presented). © 2016 American Chemical Society.},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19327447},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laser-patterned functionalized CVD-graphene as highly transparent conductive electrodes for polymer solar cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n La Notte, L.; Villari, E.; Palma, A.; Sacchetti, A.; Michela Giangregorio, M.; Bruno, G.; Di Carlo, A.; Bianco, G.; and Reale, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Nanoscale, 9(1): 62-69. 2017.\n cited By 36\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{LaNotte201762,\nauthor={La Notte, L. and Villari, E. and Palma, A.L. and Sacchetti, A. and Michela Giangregorio, M. and Bruno, G. and Di Carlo, A. and Bianco, G.V. and Reale, A.},\ntitle={Laser-patterned functionalized CVD-graphene as highly transparent conductive electrodes for polymer solar cells},\njournal={Nanoscale},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={1},\npages={62-69},\ndoi={10.1039/c6nr06156g},\nnote={cited By 36},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85007397618&doi=10.1039%2fc6nr06156g&partnerID=40&md5=05f00f72074c18bad92649cacc68d2fb},\nabstract={A five-layer (5L) graphene on a glass substrate has been demonstrated as a transparent conductive electrode to replace indium tin oxide (ITO) in organic photovoltaic devices. The required low sheet resistance, while maintaining high transparency, and the need of a wettable surface are the main issues. To overcome these, two strategies have been applied: (i) the p-doping of the multilayer graphene, thus reaching 25 Ω □-1 or (ii) the O2-plasma oxidation of the last layer of the 5L graphene that results in a contact angle of 58° and a sheet resistance of 134 Ω □-1. A Nd:YVO4 laser patterning has been implemented to realize the desired layout of graphene through an easy and scalable way. Inverted Polymer Solar Cells (PSCs) have been fabricated onto the patterned and modified graphene. The use of PEDOT:PSS has facilitated the deposition of the electron transport layer and a non-chlorinated solvent (ortho-xylene) has been used in the processing of the active layer. It has been found that the two distinct functionalization strategies of graphene have beneficial effects on the overall performance of the devices, leading to an efficiency of 4.2%. Notably, this performance has been achieved with an active area of 10 mm2, the largest area reported in the literature for graphene-based inverted PSCs. © 2017 The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={20403364},\npubmed_id={27906382},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n High-speed flow of interacting organic polaritons.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Lerario, G.; Ballarini, D.; Fieramosca, A.; Cannavale, A.; Genco, A.; Mangione, F.; Gambino, S.; Dominici, L.; De Giorgi, M.; Gigli, G.; and Sanvitto, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Light: Science and Applications, 6(2). 2017.\n cited By 49\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Lerario2017,\nauthor={Lerario, G. and Ballarini, D. and Fieramosca, A. and Cannavale, A. and Genco, A. and Mangione, F. and Gambino, S. and Dominici, L. and De Giorgi, M. and Gigli, G. and Sanvitto, D.},\ntitle={High-speed flow of interacting organic polaritons},\njournal={Light: Science and Applications},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={6},\nnumber={2},\ndoi={10.1038/lsa.2016.212},\nart_number={e16212},\nnote={cited By 49},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028945849&doi=10.1038%2flsa.2016.212&partnerID=40&md5=bbeebac2d9b6e4b900e662c5ec57685f},\nabstract={The strong coupling of an excitonic transition with an electromagnetic mode results in composite quasi-particles called exciton polaritons, which have been shown to combine the best properties of their individual components in semiconductor micro-cavities. However, the physics and applications of polariton flows in organic materials and at room temperature are still unexplored because of the poor photon confinement in such structures. Here, we demonstrate that polaritons formed by the hybridization of organic excitons with a Bloch surface wave are able to propagate for hundreds of microns showing remarkable third-order nonlinear interactions upon high injection density. These findings pave the way for the study of organic nonlinear light-matter fluxes and for a technologically promising route of the realization of dissipation-less on-chip polariton devices operating at room temperature. © The Author(s) 2017.},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20955545},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time-dependent coupling of electron energy distribution function, vibrational kinetics of the asymmetric mode of CO2 and dissociation, ionization and electronic excitation kinetics under discharge and post-discharge conditions.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Pietanza, L.; Colonna, G.; D'Ammando, G.; and Capitelli, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, 59(1). 2017.\n cited By 30\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Pietanza2017,\nauthor={Pietanza, L.D. and Colonna, G. and D'Ammando, G. and Capitelli, M.},\ntitle={Time-dependent coupling of electron energy distribution function, vibrational kinetics of the asymmetric mode of CO2 and dissociation, ionization and electronic excitation kinetics under discharge and post-discharge conditions},\njournal={Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={59},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1088/0741-3335/59/1/014035},\nart_number={014035},\nnote={cited By 30},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84998882074&doi=10.1088%2f0741-3335%2f59%2f1%2f014035&partnerID=40&md5=db5bcb8ef8dcebb2ebeccef8cd682402},\nabstract={A time-dependent self-consistent model based on the coupling of the Boltzmann equation for the electron energy distribution function (EEDF) with the non-equilibrium vibrational kinetics of the asymmetric mode, as well as a simplified global model, have been implemented for a pure CO2 plasma. The simplified time-dependent global model takes into account dissociation and ionization as well as the reverse of these processes. It also takes into account the excitation/de-excitation of an electronic excited state at 10.5 eV. The model has been applied to describe the discharge and post-discharge conditions typically met in an atmospheric-pressure dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) and in a moderate-pressure microwave discharge. The reported results show the strong coupling between the excited state and the electron energy distribution kinetics due to superelastic (vibrational and electronic) collisions. Moreover, the dissociation rate from a pure vibrational mechanism can become competitive with the corresponding rate from the direct electron impact mechanism at high values of vibrational temperature. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={07413335},\ncoden={PLPHB},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Synthesis of NH-sulfoximines from sulfides by chemoselective one-pot N- and O-transfers.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Tota, A.; Zenzola, M.; Chawner, S.; John-Campbell, S.; Carlucci, C.; Romanazzi, G.; Degennaro, L.; Bull, J.; and Luisi, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Chemical Communications, 53(2): 348-351. 2017.\n cited By 75\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Tota2017348,\nauthor={Tota, A. and Zenzola, M. and Chawner, S.J. and John-Campbell, S.S. and Carlucci, C. and Romanazzi, G. and Degennaro, L. and Bull, J.A. and Luisi, R.},\ntitle={Synthesis of NH-sulfoximines from sulfides by chemoselective one-pot N- and O-transfers},\njournal={Chemical Communications},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={53},\nnumber={2},\npages={348-351},\ndoi={10.1039/c6cc08891k},\nnote={cited By 75},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85007463521&doi=10.1039%2fc6cc08891k&partnerID=40&md5=99b45ea9b18a224dd7af159fb60e00af},\nabstract={Direct synthesis of NH-sulfoximines from sulfides has been achieved through O and NH transfer in the same reaction, occurring with complete selectivity. The reaction is mediated by bisacetoxyiodobenzene under simple conditions and employs inexpensive N-sources. Preliminary studies indicate that NH-transfer is likely to be first, followed by oxidation, but the reaction proceeds successfully in either order. A wide range of functional groups and biologically relevant compounds are tolerated. The use of AcO15NH4 affords 15N-labeled compounds. © The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={13597345},\ncoden={CHCOF},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Water-induced red luminescence in ionic square-planar cyclometalated platinum(II) complexes.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ionescu, A.; and Ricciardi, L.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Inorganica Chimica Acta, 460: 165-170. 2017.\n cited By 7\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Ionescu2017165,\nauthor={Ionescu, A. and Ricciardi, L.},\ntitle={Water-induced red luminescence in ionic square-planar cyclometalated platinum(II) complexes},\njournal={Inorganica Chimica Acta},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={460},\npages={165-170},\ndoi={10.1016/j.ica.2016.07.040},\nnote={cited By 7},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84997755134&doi=10.1016%2fj.ica.2016.07.040&partnerID=40&md5=faa270b956235cc0ff3bbdad3e3c62f7},\nabstract={This work describes the synthesis and characterization of a series of water soluble Pt(II) complexes, with different degree of hydrophobicity, and thanks to d8-d8 metal-metal and/or π-π interactions, these complexes are able to aggregate in aqueous solutions. Aggregates are luminescent more efficiently than the single molecule, exhibiting one of the highest emission quantum yield reported up to date for Pt(II) complexes dissolved in aerated water solution at room temperature (1·10−5 M). Moreover, differently from single molecule, aggregates luminescence is not quenched by molecular oxygen. © 2016 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier S.A.},\nissn={00201693},\ncoden={ICHAA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n PIC modeling of negative ion sources for fusion.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Taccogna, F.; and Minelli, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n New Journal of Physics, 19(1). 2017.\n cited By 16\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Taccogna2017,\nauthor={Taccogna, F. and Minelli, P.},\ntitle={PIC modeling of negative ion sources for fusion},\njournal={New Journal of Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={19},\nnumber={1},\ndoi={10.1088/1367-2630/aa5305},\nart_number={015012},\nnote={cited By 16},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85011397604&doi=10.1088%2f1367-2630%2faa5305&partnerID=40&md5=d55361c56a3a233f7b67edbfd9d32311},\nabstract={This work represents the first attempt to model the full-size ITER negative ion source prototype including expansion, extraction and part of the acceleration regions keeping the resolution fine enough to resolve every single aperture of the extraction grid. The model consists of a 2.5-dimensional Particle-in-Cell/Monte Carlo Collision representation of the plane perpendicular to the filter field lines. Both the magnetic filter and electron deflection fields have been included. A negative ion current density of produced by neutral conversion from the plasma grid is used as fixed parameter, while negative ions produced by electron dissociative attachment of vibrationally excited molecules and by ionic conversion on plasma grid are self-consistently simulated. Results show the non-ambipolar character of the transport in the expansion region driven by electron magnetic drifts in the plane perpendicular to the filter field. It induces a top-bottom asymmetry detected up to the extraction grid which in turn leads to a tilted positive ion flow hitting the plasma grid and a tilted negative ion flow emitted from the plasma grid. As a consequence, the plasma structure is not uniform around the single aperture: the meniscus assumes a form of asymmetric lobe and a deeper potential well is detected from one side of the aperture relative to the other side. Therefore, the surface-produced contribution to the negative ion extraction is not equally distributed between both the sides around the aperture but it come mainly from the lower side of the grid giving an asymmetrical current distribution in the single beamlet. © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd and Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft.},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={13672630},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anionic cyclometallated Pt(II) square-planar complexes: New sets of highly luminescent compounds.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ricciardi, L.; La Deda, M.; Ionescu, A.; Godbert, N.; Aiello, I.; and Ghedini, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Dalton Transactions, 46(37): 12625-12635. 2017.\n cited By 13\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Ricciardi201712625,\nauthor={Ricciardi, L. and La Deda, M. and Ionescu, A. and Godbert, N. and Aiello, I. and Ghedini, M.},\ntitle={Anionic cyclometallated Pt(II) square-planar complexes: New sets of highly luminescent compounds},\njournal={Dalton Transactions},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={46},\nnumber={37},\npages={12625-12635},\ndoi={10.1039/c7dt02267k},\nnote={cited By 13},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85030032779&doi=10.1039%2fc7dt02267k&partnerID=40&md5=4b3a1ad53b9e7fe9a5d053d3768c5731},\nabstract={Two series of novel NBu4+ salts of anionic cyclometallated Pt(ii) complexes were synthesized and fully characterized. These highly luminescent compounds (NBu4[(C^N)Pt(O^N)] and NBu4[(C^N)Pt(O^O)]) are incorporated as testing examples of cyclometallating ligands 2-phenylpyridine (PhPy), 2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-pyridine (F2PhPy) and 2-thienylpyridine (ThPy), and a benzo[h]quinoline (Bzq) fragment. All complexes display a square-planar coordination sphere, wherein the "(C^N)Pt" fragment is completed either by an O^N orotate (Ort) or an O^O tetrabromocatecholate (Cat) ligand. The HOMO and LUMO levels of all complexes were estimated by cyclic voltammetry and a comprehensive electrochemical and photophysical study was performed. The new complexes are emissive in solution at 298 K and the NBu4[(ThPy)Pt(Ort)] complex displays good photosensitizing properties (Φ = 28% in deaerated solution vs. Φ = 1.4% in the presence of O2). Both series of NBu4[(C^N)Pt(Ort)] and NBu4[(C^N)Pt(Cat)] complexes are highly luminescent in the solid state (emission quantum yields from 10 to 85%). Remarkably, the square-planar Pt(ii) anionic complexes showed an important increase in luminescence quantum yields on changing from the dilute solution to the solid state (the most significant from 0.13% to 85% for the NBu4[(PhPy)Pt(Ort)] complex, an ideal candidate as an active species for LEECs). © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2017.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={14779226},\ncoden={DTARA},\npubmed_id={28906514},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Complexation and synergistic boundary lubrication of porcine gastric mucin and branched poly(ethyleneimine) in neutral aqueous solution.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Patil, N.; Rishikesan, S.; Nikogeorgos, N.; Guzzi, R.; Lee, S.; and Zappone, B.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Soft Matter, 13(3): 590-599. 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Patil2017590,\nauthor={Patil, N.J. and Rishikesan, S. and Nikogeorgos, N. and Guzzi, R. and Lee, S. and Zappone, B.},\ntitle={Complexation and synergistic boundary lubrication of porcine gastric mucin and branched poly(ethyleneimine) in neutral aqueous solution},\njournal={Soft Matter},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={13},\nnumber={3},\npages={590-599},\ndoi={10.1039/c6sm01801g},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85009821140&doi=10.1039%2fc6sm01801g&partnerID=40&md5=cee25feb0008e924d5b32623936d09ad},\nabstract={Lubrication of soft polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomer interfaces was studied in aqueous mixtures of porcine gastric mucin (PGM) and branched polyethyleneimine (b-PEI) at neutral pH and various ionic strengths (0.1-1.0 M). While neither PGM nor b-PEI improved lubrication compared to polymer-free buffer solution, their mixtures produced a synergistic lubricating effect by reducing friction coefficients by nearly two orders of magnitude, especially at slow sliding speed in the boundary lubrication regime. An array of spectroscopic studies revealed that small cationic b-PEI molecules were able to strongly bind and penetrate into large anionic PGM molecules, producing an overall contraction of the randomly coiled PGM conformation. The interaction also affected the structure of the folded PGM protein terminals, decreased the surface potential and increased light absorbance in PGM:b-PEI mixtures. Adding an electrolyte (NaCl) weakened the aggregation between PGM and b-PEI, and degraded the lubrication synergy, indicating that electrostatic interactions drive PGM:b-PEI complexation. © The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={1744683X},\ncoden={SMOAB},\npubmed_id={27976775},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Control of the optically induced heating of gold nanoparticles.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Palermo, G.; Caputo, R.; de Luca, A.; and Umeton, C.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Photonics Letters of Poland, 9(1): 17-19. 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Palermo201717,\nauthor={Palermo, G. and Caputo, R. and de Luca, A. and Umeton, C.},\ntitle={Control of the optically induced heating of gold nanoparticles},\njournal={Photonics Letters of Poland},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={1},\npages={17-19},\ndoi={10.4302/plp.v9i1.706},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016728032&doi=10.4302%2fplp.v9i1.706&partnerID=40&md5=9a7044a14702b39a2a566fa81eda894d},\nabstract={Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have proven to be good nano-sources of heat in the presence of specific electromagnetic radiation. This process, in fact, becomes strongly enhanced under plasmon resonance. In particular, the amount of generated heat and the consequent temperature increase depend on the number of GNPs that are collectively excited and on their relative distance. As a result, the regime of heat localization is deeply controlled by this last parameter. © 2017 Photonics Society of Poland.},\npublisher={Photonics Society of Poland},\nissn={20802242},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pulse, polarization and topology shaping of polariton fluids.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Dominici, L.; Colas, D.; Donati, S.; Dagvadorj, G.; Gianfrate, A.; Muñoz, C.; Ballarini, D.; De Giorgi, M.; Gigli, G.; Szymańska, M.; Laussy, F.; and Sanvitto, D.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@CONFERENCE{Dominici2017,\nauthor={Dominici, L. and Colas, D. and Donati, S. and Dagvadorj, G. and Gianfrate, A. and Muñoz, C.S. and Ballarini, D. and De Giorgi, M. and Gigli, G. and Szymańska, M.H. and Laussy, F.P. and Sanvitto, D.},\ntitle={Pulse, polarization and topology shaping of polariton fluids},\njournal={Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={10120},\ndoi={10.1117/12.2250997},\nart_number={101200E},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85020500901&doi=10.1117%2f12.2250997&partnerID=40&md5=2d287ac1271f49951a645540930476a2},\nabstract={Here we present different approaches to ultrafast pulse and polarization shaping, based on a "quantum fluid" platform of polaritons. Indeed we exploit the normal modes of two dimensional polariton fluids made of strong coupled quantum well excitons and microcavity photons, by rooting different polarization and topological states into their sub-picosecond Rabi oscillations. Coherent control of two resonant excitation pulses allows us to prepare the desired state of the polariton, taking benefit from its four-component features given by the combination of the two normal modes with the two degrees of polarization. An ultrafast imaging based on the digital off-axis holography technique is implemented to study the polariton complex wavefunction with time and space resolution. We show in order coherent control of the polariton state on the Bloch sphere, an ultrafast polarization sweeping of the Poincaré sphere, and the dynamical twist of full Poincaré states such as the skyrmion on the sphere itself. Finally, we realize a new kind of ultrafast swirling vortices by adding the angular momentum degree of freedom to the two-pulse scheme. These oscillating topology states are characterized by one or more inner phase singularities tubes which spirals around the axis of propagation. The mechanism is devised in the splitting of the vortex into the upper and lower polaritons, resulting in an oscillatory exchange of energy and angular momentum and in the emitted time and space structured photonic packets. © 2017 SPIE.},\neditor={Galvez E.J., Gluckstad J., Andrews D.L.},\npublisher={SPIE},\nissn={0277786X},\nisbn={9781510606814},\ncoden={PSISD},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adsorption of molecular hydrogen on coronene with a new potential energy surface.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Bartolomei, M.; Pérez De Tudela, R.; Arteaga, K.; González-Lezana, T.; Hernández, M.; Campos-Martínez, J.; Villarreal, P.; Hernández-Rojas, J.; Bretón, J.; and Pirani, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19(38): 26358-26368. 2017.\n cited By 13\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Adsorption$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Bartolomei201726358,\nauthor={Bartolomei, M. and Pérez De Tudela, R. and Arteaga, K. and González-Lezana, T. and Hernández, M.I. and Campos-Martínez, J. and Villarreal, P. and Hernández-Rojas, J. and Bretón, J. and Pirani, F.},\ntitle={Adsorption of molecular hydrogen on coronene with a new potential energy surface},\njournal={Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={19},\nnumber={38},\npages={26358-26368},\ndoi={10.1039/c7cp03819d},\nnote={cited By 13},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85030638751&doi=10.1039%2fc7cp03819d&partnerID=40&md5=01ae94a2bea1abb061ff87db43749e80},\nabstract={Benchmark interaction energies between coronene, C24H12, and molecular hydrogen, H2, have been computed by means of high level electronic structure calculations. Binding energies, equilibrium distances and strengths of the long range attraction, evaluated for the basic configurations of the H2-C24H12 complex, indicate that the system is not too affected by the relative orientations of the diatom, suggesting that its behavior can be approximated to that of a pseudoatom. The obtained energy profiles have confirmed the noncovalent nature of the bonding and serve to tune-up the parameters of a new force field based on the atom-bond approach which correctly describes the main features of the H2-coronene interaction. The structure and binding energies of (para-H2)N-coronene clusters have been investigated with an additive model for the above mentioned interactions and exploiting basin-hopping and path integral Monte Carlo calculations for N = 1-16 at T = 2 K. Differences with respect to the prototypical (rare gas)N-coronene aggregates have been discussed. © the Owner Societies 2017.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={14639076},\ncoden={PPCPF},\npubmed_id={28937173},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Towards an electronic grade nanoparticle-assembled silicon thin film by ballistic deposition at room temperature: the deposition method, and structural and electronic properties.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Nava, G.; Fumagalli, F.; Gambino, S.; Farella, I.; Dell'Erba, G.; Beretta, D.; Divitini, G.; Ducati, C.; Caironi, M.; Cola, A.; and Di Fonzo, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 5(15): 3725-3735. 2017.\n cited By 13\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Towards$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Nava20173725,\nauthor={Nava, G. and Fumagalli, F. and Gambino, S. and Farella, I. and Dell'Erba, G. and Beretta, D. and Divitini, G. and Ducati, C. and Caironi, M. and Cola, A. and Di Fonzo, F.},\ntitle={Towards an electronic grade nanoparticle-assembled silicon thin film by ballistic deposition at room temperature: the deposition method, and structural and electronic properties},\njournal={Journal of Materials Chemistry C},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={5},\nnumber={15},\npages={3725-3735},\ndoi={10.1039/C7TC00187H},\nnote={cited By 13},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85017581860&doi=10.1039%2fC7TC00187H&partnerID=40&md5=dee86f6dbf44d2a10c05139644d495ff},\nabstract={Nano-crystalline silicon attracts scientific and technological interest due to its unique tunable optical and electronic properties, which could open up the way to novel applications in fields like photovoltaics, electronics and optoelectronics. Nevertheless, the high processing temperatures and low throughputs of standard synthesis routes hinder many possible technological advances. This work presents a high-throughput technique for room-temperature synthesis of highly crystalline nanoparticle-assembled silicon thin films. Its distinctive feature is the segmentation of the deposition process in two steps: (i) nanoparticle (NP) synthesis in non-thermal plasma, and (ii) ballistic growth of NP-assembled films through a supersonic jet. Nanoparticle-assembled silicon films showing up to 50% of the bulk silicon density are synthesized with crystalline fractions and crystallite sizes in the 0-72% and 2-5.5 nm ranges, respectively. A time-of-flight technique is employed to gain insights into the transport mechanisms of charge carrier films. Photocurrent transients show dispersive behavior with mobility values up to 1.2 × 10−5 cm2 V−1 s−1, the highest thus far reported for nanoparticle-assembled silicon films directly deposited at low-temperature. A proof-of-concept field-effect transistor is fabricated by impacting NPs onto a pre-patterned substrate, demonstrating hole-current modulation. This technique holds great promises for the integration of Si-based semiconductor technology with roll-to-roll manufactured flexible electronics. © The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={20507534},\ncoden={JMCCC},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Luminescent water-soluble cycloplatinated complexes: Structural, photophysical, electrochemical and chiroptical properties.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Ionescu, A.; Godbert, N.; Ricciardi, L.; La Deda, M.; Aiello, I.; Ghedini, M.; Rimoldi, I.; Cesarotti, E.; Facchetti, G.; Mazzeo, G.; Longhi, G.; Abbate, S.; and Fusè, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Inorganica Chimica Acta, 461: 267-274. 2017.\n cited By 8\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Luminescent$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Ionescu2017267,\nauthor={Ionescu, A. and Godbert, N. and Ricciardi, L. and La Deda, M. and Aiello, I. and Ghedini, M. and Rimoldi, I. and Cesarotti, E. and Facchetti, G. and Mazzeo, G. and Longhi, G. and Abbate, S. and Fusè, M.},\ntitle={Luminescent water-soluble cycloplatinated complexes: Structural, photophysical, electrochemical and chiroptical properties},\njournal={Inorganica Chimica Acta},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={461},\npages={267-274},\ndoi={10.1016/j.ica.2017.02.026},\nnote={cited By 8},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019395132&doi=10.1016%2fj.ica.2017.02.026&partnerID=40&md5=7c35603699bfef8348c558a41edb8bea},\nabstract={The luminescent square-planar Pt(II) complexes of the type [Pt(C^N)(N^N)]+X-, where (C^N) is the cyclometallated 2-phenylpyridine ligand, (N^N) a chiral diamine and BF4 − or CH3COO− as counterion (X−) have been synthesized. The chiral diamine Campy has been used, resulting in a mixture of regioisomers. The complexes were characterized and their structures in solution were determined by a combination of different spectroscopic and chiroptical techniques (NMR, UV–Vis, ECD, IR, VCD and CPL) associated with electrochemical, DFT and TDDFT studies. Remarkably, the acetate derivatives proved to be soluble and stable in water for at least a month. The electrochemical behaviour of the [Pt(C^N)(N^N)]BF4 was investigated and the LUMO energies estimated. The photophysical properties of the new compounds were deeply investigated in water or dimethyl sulfoxide solution by UV–Vis, steady state emission and time-correlated single-photon counting spectroscopy. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier S.A.},\nissn={00201693},\ncoden={ICHAA},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Viewpoint on the letter 'Ultrafast laser-collision induced fuorescence in atmospheric pressure plasma' by e v Barnat and A Fierro.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Dilecce, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 50(21). 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Dilecce2017,\nauthor={Dilecce, G.},\ntitle={Viewpoint on the letter 'Ultrafast laser-collision induced fuorescence in atmospheric pressure plasma' by e v Barnat and A Fierro},\njournal={Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={50},\nnumber={21},\ndoi={10.1088/1361-6463/aa6c72},\nart_number={211001},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019107839&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6463%2faa6c72&partnerID=40&md5=a7df2de36c68cea1594928922d126702},\npublisher={Institute of Physics Publishing},\nissn={00223727},\ncoden={JPAPB},\ndocument_type={Short Survey},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A non-invasive optical method for mapping temperature polarization in direct contact membrane distillation.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Santoro, S.; Vidorreta, I.; Sebastian, V.; Moro, A.; Coelhoso, I.; Portugal, C.; Lima, J.; Desiderio, G.; Lombardo, G.; Drioli, E.; Mallada, R.; Crespo, J.; Criscuoli, A.; and Figoli, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Membrane Science, 536: 156-166. 2017.\n cited By 16\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Santoro2017156,\nauthor={Santoro, S. and Vidorreta, I.M. and Sebastian, V. and Moro, A. and Coelhoso, I.M. and Portugal, C.A.M. and Lima, J.C. and Desiderio, G. and Lombardo, G. and Drioli, E. and Mallada, R. and Crespo, J.G. and Criscuoli, A. and Figoli, A.},\ntitle={A non-invasive optical method for mapping temperature polarization in direct contact membrane distillation},\njournal={Journal of Membrane Science},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={536},\npages={156-166},\ndoi={10.1016/j.memsci.2017.05.001},\nnote={cited By 16},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019039137&doi=10.1016%2fj.memsci.2017.05.001&partnerID=40&md5=19b474e0fd58b81bd5269eccb0256d43},\nabstract={Membrane Distillation (MD) is a thermal membrane process allowing for a theoretical 100% rejection of non-volatile compounds (i.e. ions, macromolecules, colloids, cells), whereas vapour molecules permeate through a micro-porous hydrophobic membrane due to a difference of vapour pressure established across the membrane-self. The effective driving force and, then, the vapour trans-membrane flux is affected by temperature polarization phenomena occurring in the boundary layers adjacent to the membrane. The temperature values at the membrane surface are usually difficult to measure and only recently some invasive techniques were adopted for this scope. The aim of this work was to introduce luminescent molecular probing as an innovative technology for non-invasive and in-situ monitoring of thermal polarization in MD. Tris(phenantroline)ruthenium(II) chloride (Ru(phen)3) was selected as temperature sensitive luminescent probe and immobilized in a flat poly(vinylidene fluoride) electrospun nanofibrous membrane (PVDF ENM). Experiments showed the key role of the Ru(phen)3 and Lithium Chloride (LiCl) in the preparation of homogeneous PVDF ENM due to their ionic nature that improved the electrical conductivity of the polymeric solution favouring the electrospinning. Furthermore, PVDF ENM showed a good performance in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) process. The immobilization of the molecular probe allowed to optically monitoring the membrane surface temperature during DCMD experiments. On the other hand, the employment of an IR-camera permitted the evaluation of the temperature of the bulk of liquid streams. Therefore, the combination of these two optical techniques enabled to evaluate, in a direct and non-invasive way, the thermal polarization along the membrane module during DCMD experiments. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={03767388},\ncoden={JMESD},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mixed emulsion of liquid crystal microresonators: Towards white laser systems.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Petriashvili, G.; De Santo, M.; Hernandez, R.; Barberi, R.; and Cipparrone, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Soft Matter, 13(36): 6227-6233. 2017.\n cited By 9\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Petriashvili20176227,\nauthor={Petriashvili, G. and De Santo, M.P. and Hernandez, R.J. and Barberi, R. and Cipparrone, G.},\ntitle={Mixed emulsion of liquid crystal microresonators: Towards white laser systems},\njournal={Soft Matter},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={13},\nnumber={36},\npages={6227-6233},\ndoi={10.1039/c7sm01068k},\nnote={cited By 9},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029913875&doi=10.1039%2fc7sm01068k&partnerID=40&md5=2c0e0a0d4a9ca27c662733510c821d88},\nabstract={Microdroplet systems have attracted great interest because of their wide range of applications, easiness in processing and handling, feasibility in developing miniaturized devices with high performances and large flexibility. In this study, a stable emulsion based on different dye-doped chiral liquid crystal droplets has been engineered in order to achieve simultaneous omnidirectional lasing at different wavelengths. To obtain the mixed emulsion of dye doped Bragg onion-type microresonators the twofold action, as a surfactant and a droplet stabilizer, of the polyvinyl alcohol dissolved in water has been exploited. Multiple wavelengths lasing in all directions around the mixed emulsion is demonstrated. By water evaporation, a plastic sheet including different types of chiral droplets is also obtained, retaining all the emission characteristic of the precursor emulsion. A relevant feature is the large flexibility of the preparation method that enables an easy and full control of the lasing spectrum addressing white laser systems. However, the simplicity of the procedure based on a single-step process as well as the high stability of the mixed emulsion is a relevant result, envisaging strong potentiality for developing easy and friendly technologies useful in the field of identification, sensing, imaging, coating and lab-on-a-chip architectures. © 2017 The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={1744683X},\ncoden={SMOAB},\npubmed_id={28805217},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A laser spectroscopy based method for the detection of acidic compounds in solution.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Petriashvili, G.; De Santo, M.; and Barberi, R.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, 244: 1098-1102. 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Petriashvili20171098,\nauthor={Petriashvili, G. and De Santo, M.P. and Barberi, R.},\ntitle={A laser spectroscopy based method for the detection of acidic compounds in solution},\njournal={Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={244},\npages={1098-1102},\ndoi={10.1016/j.snb.2017.01.066},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85010366680&doi=10.1016%2fj.snb.2017.01.066&partnerID=40&md5=e55950f433bafa6054ed47fdb8fb18cd},\nabstract={This work presents a laser spectroscopy based method to detect very small amounts of acidic molecules in concentrations down to 10 ppm. The proposed method relies on the sensitivity to acids of a fluorescent dye, which is used as the active material in a stimulated laser emission experiment. Using a cuvette, that works as a resonator, laser emission from a dye doped mixture can be observed. When an acidic species is added to the mixture, due to the solvatochromic effect, the spectral position of fluorescence shifts and, consequently, a shift in the emitted laser wavelength is observed. From the analysis of the laser lines the presence of a specific acid species and its concentration can be determined. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={09254005},\ncoden={SABCE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magnetically active asymmetric nanoheterostructures based on colloidal all-inorganic multicomponent nanocrystals.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cozzoli, P.; Nobile, C.; Scarfiello, R.; Carbone, L.; and Fiore, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd, 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@BOOK{Cozzoli201769,\nauthor={Cozzoli, P.D. and Nobile, C. and Scarfiello, R. and Carbone, L. and Fiore, A.},\ntitle={Magnetically active asymmetric nanoheterostructures based on colloidal all-inorganic multicomponent nanocrystals},\njournal={Soft, Hard, and Hybrid Janus Structures: Synthesis, Self-assembly, and Applications},\nyear={2017},\npages={69-121},\ndoi={10.1142/9781786343130_0003},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85041575326&doi=10.1142%2f9781786343130_0003&partnerID=40&md5=1e67ba19ed2beb3fff9ce60713df51a0},\nabstract={Colloidal inorganic nanocrystals (NCs) constitute an important class of advanced nanomaterials owing to the flexibility with which their dimensionality-dependent physical-chemical properties can be controlled by engineering their compositional, structural, and geometric features in the synthesis stage and the versatility with which they can be exploited in disparate technological fields, spanning from optoelectronics, energy conversion/production to catalysis, and biomedicine. In recent years, building upon knowledge acquired on the thermodynamic and kinetic processes that underlie NC evolution in liquid media, synthetic nanochemistry research has made tremendous advances, opening new possibilities for designing, creating, and mastering increasingly complex NC-based assemblies, in which sections of different materials are grouped together into free-standing, easily processable multifunctional nanocomposite systems. This chapter will provide an overview of this fast-growing research field by illustrating progress achieved in the wet-chemical development of last-generation breeds of so-called hybrid or heterostructured nanocrystals (HNCs) in asymmetric non-core/shell geometries, in which distinct material modules are interconnected in heterodimer, heterooligomer, and anisotropic multidomain architectures via heteroepitaxial bonding interfaces of limited extension. The focus will be on HNCs that incorporate at least one magnetic material component combined with semiconductors and/or plasmonic metals, which hold potential for generating enhanced, unconventional magnetic behavior, on one side, and diversified or even new properties and capabilities, on the other side. Various synthetic strategies, all based on the manipulation of seeded-growth techniques, will be described and rationally interpreted within the framework of the currently understood mechanisms of colloidal heteroepitaxy. © 2018 by World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd. All rights reserved.},\npublisher={World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd},\nisbn={9781786343130; 9781786343123},\ndocument_type={Book Chapter},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recording policryps structures in photonic crystal fibers.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Poudereux, D.; Caño-García, M.; Alj, D.; Caputo, R.; Umeton, C.; Geday, M.; Otón, J.; and Quintana, X.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Photonics Letters of Poland, 9(1): 5-7. 2017.\n cited By 2\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Poudereux20175,\nauthor={Poudereux, D. and Caño-García, M. and Alj, D. and Caputo, R. and Umeton, C. and Geday, M.A. and Otón, J.M. and Quintana, X.},\ntitle={Recording policryps structures in photonic crystal fibers},\njournal={Photonics Letters of Poland},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={1},\npages={5-7},\ndoi={10.4302/plp.v9i1.700},\nnote={cited By 2},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016825969&doi=10.4302%2fplp.v9i1.700&partnerID=40&md5=d07f78d439902fc2035022860e126921},\nabstract={Policryps structures of photo-curable adhesive NOA61 and nematic liquid crystal mixture E7 have been created inside selected microchannels of photonic crystal fibers (PCF). The PCF was selectively infiltrated with the photopolymer-liquid crystal mixture for the writing of a holographic tunable grating inside specific holes of the photonic fiber. A 2µm pitch grating was successfully recorded in the PCF inner holes with and without collapsing the fiber cladding. The liquid crystal is properly aligned in both cases. © 2017 Photonics Society of Poland.},\npublisher={Photonics Society of Poland},\nissn={20802242},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed Iron-Manganese Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Application for Efficient Nickel Ion Removal from Aqueous Samples.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Buccolieri, A.; Serra, A.; Maruccio, G.; Monteduro, A.; Padmanabhan, S.; Licciulli, A.; Bonfrate, V.; Salvatore, L.; Manno, D.; Calcagnile, L.; and Giancane, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry, 2017. 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Buccolieri2017,\nauthor={Buccolieri, A. and Serra, A. and Maruccio, G. and Monteduro, A.G. and Padmanabhan, S.K. and Licciulli, A. and Bonfrate, V. and Salvatore, L. and Manno, D. and Calcagnile, L. and Giancane, G.},\ntitle={Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed Iron-Manganese Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Application for Efficient Nickel Ion Removal from Aqueous Samples},\njournal={Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={2017},\ndoi={10.1155/2017/9476065},\nart_number={9476065},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85027240420&doi=10.1155%2f2017%2f9476065&partnerID=40&md5=a7d1b042350150a23d72dcf56b58a875},\nabstract={Mixed iron-manganese oxide nanoparticles, synthesized by a simple procedure, were used to remove nickel ion from aqueous solutions. Nanostructures, prepared by using different weight percents of manganese, were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, selected area diffraction, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometry. Adsorption/desorption isotherm curves demonstrated that manganese inclusions enhance the specific surface area three times and the pores volume ten times. This feature was crucial to decontaminate both aqueous samples and food extracts from nickel ion. Efficient removal of Ni2+ was highlighted by the well-known dimethylglyoxime test and by ICP-MS analysis and the possibility of regenerating the nanostructure was obtained by a washing treatment in disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate solution. © 2017 Alessandro Buccolieri et al.},\npublisher={Hindawi Limited},\nissn={20908865},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Improving variational methods via pairwise linear response identities.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Raymond, J.; and Ricci-Tersenghi, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Machine Learning Research, 18: 1-36. 2017.\n cited By 2\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Raymond20171,\nauthor={Raymond, J. and Ricci-Tersenghi, F.},\ntitle={Improving variational methods via pairwise linear response identities},\njournal={Journal of Machine Learning Research},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={18},\npages={1-36},\nnote={cited By 2},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014535061&partnerID=40&md5=d2736df53c790b11c83e38800918c831},\nabstract={Inference methods are often formulated as variational approximations: these approximations allow easy evaluation of statistics by marginalization or linear response, but these estimates can be inconsistent. We show that by introducing constraints on covariance, one can ensure consistency of linear response with the variational parameters, and in so doing inference of marginal probability distributions is improved. For the Bethe approximation and its generalizations, improvements are achieved with simple choices of the constraints. The approximations are presented as variational frameworks; iterative procedures related to message passing are provided for finding the minima. ©2017 Jack Raymond and Federico Ricci-Tersenghi.},\npublisher={Microtome Publishing},\nissn={15324435},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A 2D approach to surface-tension-confined fluidics on parylene C.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Calcagnile, P.; Dattoma, T.; Scarpa, E.; Qualtieri, A.; Blasi, L.; De Vittorio, M.; and Rizzi, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n RSC Advances, 7(26): 15964-15970. 2017.\n cited By 5\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Calcagnile201715964,\nauthor={Calcagnile, P. and Dattoma, T. and Scarpa, E. and Qualtieri, A. and Blasi, L. and De Vittorio, M. and Rizzi, F.},\ntitle={A 2D approach to surface-tension-confined fluidics on parylene C},\njournal={RSC Advances},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\nnumber={26},\npages={15964-15970},\ndoi={10.1039/C7RA01604B},\nnote={cited By 5},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85015420480&doi=10.1039%2fC7RA01604B&partnerID=40&md5=cff0f99d85e6d172ec62bf316dabca7f},\nabstract={In the present study a new, facile and cheap method to obtain a 2D surface-tension-confined fluidic system on substrates conformally coated by parylene C is presented. It is based on the use of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS)-based soft masks obtained by molds produced by a 3D-printer. These masks, applied alternatively onto a parylene C-coated silicon substrate together with appropriate plasma treatments permit to obtain a superhydrophilic pattern on a superhydrophobic background, in which pure water, water-based solutions and polar solvents can flow. The flow of these liquids is strictly confined and is driven into the superhydrophilic pattern only by the differences in surface energy between it and the background, without any confinement effect provided by walls or capillary-driven channel, that are completely missing. According to the proposed fabrication method, all the desired fluidic systems can be fabricated in an easy and cheap way. The developed method for 2D surface-tension-confined fluidics on parylene C permits to obtain a highly versatile platform which can be applied on all desired substrates, without the need to etch the polymer surface in order to obtain channel walls, paving the way to employ green, easily available and cheaper substrates, such as cellulose for paper-based fluidics applications, improving, at the same time, the biopolymer surface properties. © The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={20462069},\ncoden={RSCAC},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n An innovative, fast and facile soft-template approach for the fabrication of porous PDMS for oil-water separation.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Turco, A.; Primiceri, E.; Frigione, M.; Maruccio, G.; and Malitesta, C.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5(45): 23785-23793. 2017.\n cited By 27\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Turco201723785,\nauthor={Turco, A. and Primiceri, E. and Frigione, M. and Maruccio, G. and Malitesta, C.},\ntitle={An innovative, fast and facile soft-template approach for the fabrication of porous PDMS for oil-water separation},\njournal={Journal of Materials Chemistry A},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={5},\nnumber={45},\npages={23785-23793},\ndoi={10.1039/c7ta06840a},\nnote={cited By 27},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85034949882&doi=10.1039%2fc7ta06840a&partnerID=40&md5=d526cc9baa6b9eca19da3ff0e6f4e887},\nabstract={Oil wastewater and spilled oil have caused serious environmental pollution and damage to public health in the past few years. Therefore, considerable efforts are being made to develop sorbent materials that are able to separate oil from water with high selectivity and sorption capacity. However most of them exhibit low reusability, with low volume absorption capacity and poor mechanical properties. Moreover, their synthesis is time-consuming, complex and expensive, limiting their practical application in the case of an emergency. Here we propose an innovative approach for the fabrication of porous PDMS starting from an inverse water-in-silicone procedure able to selectively collect oil from water in a few seconds. The synthesis is dramatically faster than previous approaches, permitting the fabrication of the material in a few minutes independent of the dimensions of the sponges. The porous material possessed a higher volume sorption capacity with respect to other materials already proposed for oil sorption from water and excellent mechanical and reusability properties. This innovative, fast and simple approach can be successful in the case of an emergency, such as an oil spill accident, permitting in situ fabrication of porous absorbents. © 2017 The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={20507488},\ncoden={JMCAE},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessing the interdependencies between scientific disciplinary profiles at the country level: A pseudo-likelihood approach.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Daraio, C.; Fabbri, F.; Gavazzi, G.; Izzo, M.; Leuzzi, L.; Quaglia, G.; and Ruocco, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 2017.\n cited By 3\n\n\n\n
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@CONFERENCE{Daraio20171448,\nauthor={Daraio, C. and Fabbri, F. and Gavazzi, G. and Izzo, M.G. and Leuzzi, L. and Quaglia, G. and Ruocco, G.},\ntitle={Assessing the interdependencies between scientific disciplinary profiles at the country level: A pseudo-likelihood approach},\njournal={ISSI 2017 - 16th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics, Conference Proceedings},\nyear={2017},\npages={1448-1459},\nnote={cited By 3},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85036661483&partnerID=40&md5=f47b3a5266d97bd279d08070126c44bc},\nabstract={The investigation of the dynamics of national disciplinary profiles is at the forefront in quantitative investigations of science. There is an increasing number of papers that analyses the disciplinary specialization at the country level. We contribute to this literature by proposing a new approach to investigate the complex interactions among scientific disciplinary profiles. The approach is based on recent pseudo-likelihood techniques introduced in the framework of machine learning and complex systems. We infer, in a Bayesian framework, the network topology and the related interdependencies among national disciplinary profiles. We provide an illustration on data extracted from the Scopus database which relate to the national scientific production of most productive world countries for the 27 Scopus subject categories.},\npublisher={International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics},\ndocument_type={Conference Paper},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oleic acid and hydroxytyrosol inhibit cholesterol and fatty acid synthesis in C6 glioma cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Priore, P.; Gnoni, A.; Natali, F.; Testini, M.; Gnoni, G.; Siculella, L.; and Damiano, F.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2017. 2017.\n cited By 10\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Priore2017,\nauthor={Priore, P. and Gnoni, A. and Natali, F. and Testini, M. and Gnoni, G.V. and Siculella, L. and Damiano, F.},\ntitle={Oleic acid and hydroxytyrosol inhibit cholesterol and fatty acid synthesis in C6 glioma cells},\njournal={Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={2017},\ndoi={10.1155/2017/9076052},\nart_number={9076052},\nnote={cited By 10},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85042226669&doi=10.1155%2f2017%2f9076052&partnerID=40&md5=e97fadb425ed02b2291a8bba51e030e1},\nabstract={Recently, the discovery of natural compounds capable of modulating nervous system function has revealed new perspectives for a healthier brain. Here, we investigated the effects of oleic acid (OA) and hydroxytyrosol (HTyr), two important extra virgin olive oil compounds, on lipid synthesis in C6 glioma cells. OA and HTyr inhibited both de novo fatty acid and cholesterol syntheses without affecting cell viability. The inhibitory effect of the individual compounds was more pronounced if OA and HTyr were administered in combination. A reduction of polar lipid biosynthesis was also detected, while triglyceride synthesis was marginally affected. To clarify the lipid-lowering mechanism of these compounds, their effects on the activity of key enzymes of fatty acid biosynthesis (acetyl-CoA carboxylase-ACC and fatty acid synthase-FAS) and cholesterologenesis (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase-HMGCR) were investigated in situ by using digitonin-permeabilized C6 cells. ACC and HMGCR activities were especially reduced after 4 h of 25 μM OA and HTyr treatment. No change in FAS activity was observed. Inhibition of ACC and HMGCR activities is corroborated by the decrease of their mRNA abundance and protein level. Our results indicate a direct and rapid downregulatory effect of the two olive oil compounds on lipid synthesis in C6 cells. © Copyright 2017 Paola Priore et al.},\npublisher={Hindawi Limited},\nissn={19420900},\npubmed_id={29435099},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rapid sonochemical approach produces functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles with excellent magnetic, colloidal, and relaxivity properties for MRI application.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Neto, D.; Freire, R.; Gallo, J.; Freire, T.; Queiroz, D.; Ricardo, N.; Vasconcelos, I.; Mele, G.; Carbone, L.; Mazzetto, S.; Bañobre-Lopez, M.; and Fechine, P.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 121(39). 2017.\n cited By 1\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Neto2017,\nauthor={Neto, D.M.A. and Freire, R.M. and Gallo, J. and Freire, T.M. and Queiroz, D.C. and Ricardo, N.M.P.S. and Vasconcelos, I.F. and Mele, G. and Carbone, L. and Mazzetto, S.E. and Bañobre-Lopez, M. and Fechine, P.B.A.},\ntitle={Rapid sonochemical approach produces functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles with excellent magnetic, colloidal, and relaxivity properties for MRI application},\njournal={Journal of Physical Chemistry C},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={121},\nnumber={39},\ndoi={10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b04941},\nnote={cited By 1},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85082371901&doi=10.1021%2facs.jpcc.7b04941&partnerID=40&md5=6ec7689ad405d9f536df6ac079d7d4a3},\nabstract={Functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as a promising contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Their synthesis and functionalization methodology strongly affect their performance in vivo. The methodology most used in the literature for the synthesis of Fe3O4 NPs is thermal decomposition, which has proven to be time-consuming, expensive, and laborious, as it requires further ligand exchange strategies to transfer the as-synthesized nanoparticles from organic to aqueous solvents. This work describes a rapid and facile sonochemical methodology to synthesize and functionalize Fe3O4 NPs with excellent physicochemical properties for MRI. This sonochemistry approach was used to produce, in 12 min, Fe3O4 NPs functionalized with polysodium acrylate (PAANa), trisodium citrate (CIT), branched polyethylenimine (BPEI), and sodium oleate. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that the NPs were composed of a single inverse spinel phase with an average diameter of 9−11 nm and a narrow size distribution. Mössbauer spectroscopy and magnetic measurements confirmed that the obtained NPs were transitioning to the superparamagnetic regime and possessed excellent magnetization saturation values (59−77 emu/g). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy proved that the sonochemistry approach provided conditions that induced a strong interaction between Fe3O4 and the coating agents. Furthermore, dynamic light-scattering experiments evidenced that samples coated with PAANa, CIT, and BPEI possess colloidal stability in aqueous solvents. Emphasis must be placed on PAANa-coated NPs, which also presented remarkable colloidal stability under simulated physiological conditions. Finally, the obtained NPs exhibited great potential to be applied as an MRI contrast agent. The transverse relaxivity values of the NPs synthesized in this work (277−439 mM−1 s−1) were greater than those of commercial NPs and those prepared using other methodologies. Therefore, this work represents significant progress in the preparation of Fe3O4 NPs, providing a method to prepare high-quality materials in a rapid, cost-effective, and facile manner. © XXXX American Chemical Society},\npublisher={American Chemical Society},\nissn={19327447},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n Functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as a promising contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Their synthesis and functionalization methodology strongly affect their performance in vivo. The methodology most used in the literature for the synthesis of Fe3O4 NPs is thermal decomposition, which has proven to be time-consuming, expensive, and laborious, as it requires further ligand exchange strategies to transfer the as-synthesized nanoparticles from organic to aqueous solvents. This work describes a rapid and facile sonochemical methodology to synthesize and functionalize Fe3O4 NPs with excellent physicochemical properties for MRI. This sonochemistry approach was used to produce, in 12 min, Fe3O4 NPs functionalized with polysodium acrylate (PAANa), trisodium citrate (CIT), branched polyethylenimine (BPEI), and sodium oleate. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that the NPs were composed of a single inverse spinel phase with an average diameter of 9−11 nm and a narrow size distribution. Mössbauer spectroscopy and magnetic measurements confirmed that the obtained NPs were transitioning to the superparamagnetic regime and possessed excellent magnetization saturation values (59−77 emu/g). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy proved that the sonochemistry approach provided conditions that induced a strong interaction between Fe3O4 and the coating agents. Furthermore, dynamic light-scattering experiments evidenced that samples coated with PAANa, CIT, and BPEI possess colloidal stability in aqueous solvents. Emphasis must be placed on PAANa-coated NPs, which also presented remarkable colloidal stability under simulated physiological conditions. Finally, the obtained NPs exhibited great potential to be applied as an MRI contrast agent. The transverse relaxivity values of the NPs synthesized in this work (277−439 mM−1 s−1) were greater than those of commercial NPs and those prepared using other methodologies. Therefore, this work represents significant progress in the preparation of Fe3O4 NPs, providing a method to prepare high-quality materials in a rapid, cost-effective, and facile manner. © XXXX American Chemical Society\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erratum to: Hyperbolic metamaterials-based plasmonic biosensor for fluid biopsy with single molecule sensitivity ( EPJ Applied Metamaterials (2017) 4:1 DOI: 10.1051/epjam/2016015).\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Sreekanth, K.; ElKabbash, M.; Alapan, Y.; Ilker, E.; Hinczewski, M.; Gurkan, U.; and Strangi, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n EPJ Applied Metamaterials, 4. 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Sreekanth2017,\nauthor={Sreekanth, K.V. and ElKabbash, M. and Alapan, Y. and Ilker, E. and Hinczewski, M. and Gurkan, U.A. and Strangi, G.},\ntitle={Erratum to: Hyperbolic metamaterials-based plasmonic biosensor for fluid biopsy with single molecule sensitivity ( EPJ Applied Metamaterials (2017) 4:1 DOI: 10.1051/epjam/2016015)},\njournal={EPJ Applied Metamaterials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={4},\ndoi={10.1051/epjam/2017003},\nart_number={4},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85061920899&doi=10.1051%2fepjam%2f2017003&partnerID=40&md5=6234e75704e432382c47b4d0ade37eb5},\nabstract={A mistake happened during production: the name of the fourth author Efe Ilker was repeated (Efe Ilker Ilker). The correct name must be Efe Ilker. The publisher apologises for this error. © K.V. Sreekanth et al., Published by EDP Sciences, 2017.},\npublisher={EDP Sciences},\nissn={22722394},\ndocument_type={Erratum},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hyperbolic metamaterials-based plasmonic biosensor for fluid biopsy with single molecule sensitivity.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Sreekanth, K.; ElKabbash, M.; Alapan, Y.; Ilker, E.; Hinczewski, M.; Gurkan, U.; and Strangi, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n EPJ Applied Metamaterials, 4. 2017.\n cited By 17\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Sreekanth2017,\nauthor={Sreekanth, K.V. and ElKabbash, M. and Alapan, Y. and Ilker, E.I. and Hinczewski, M. and Gurkan, U.A. and Strangi, G.},\ntitle={Hyperbolic metamaterials-based plasmonic biosensor for fluid biopsy with single molecule sensitivity},\njournal={EPJ Applied Metamaterials},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={4},\ndoi={10.1051/epjam/2016015},\nart_number={1},\nnote={cited By 17},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85056596621&doi=10.1051%2fepjam%2f2016015&partnerID=40&md5=57687c8152a64dc0444810d2a8b0a4a5},\nabstract={Plasmonic sensors are one of the most powerful optical biosensors, which can be used for the detection of small numbers of molecules at ultra-low concentrations. However, the detection of dilute analytes of low molecular weight (<500 Da) is still a challenging task using currently available plasmonic biosensors. Here, we demonstrate the detection of both lower and heavier molecular weight biomolecules close to single molecule level using a novel plasmonic biosensor platform based on hyperbolic metamaterials. We show experimentally the extraordinary spectral and angular sensitivities of the biosensor platform, from visible to near infrared (NIR) wavelengths, by exciting the bulk plasmon polaritons associated with hyperbolic metamaterials. © K.V. Sreekanth et al., Published by EDP Sciences, 2017.},\npublisher={EDP Sciences},\nissn={22722394},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nanotechnology for Food Packaging and Food Quality Assessment.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Rossi, M.; Passeri, D.; Sinibaldi, A.; Angjellari, M.; Tamburri, E.; Sorbo, A.; Carata, E.; and Dini, L.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 82: 149-204. 2017.\n cited By 19\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Rossi2017149,\nauthor={Rossi, M. and Passeri, D. and Sinibaldi, A. and Angjellari, M. and Tamburri, E. and Sorbo, A. and Carata, E. and Dini, L.},\ntitle={Nanotechnology for Food Packaging and Food Quality Assessment},\njournal={Advances in Food and Nutrition Research},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={82},\npages={149-204},\ndoi={10.1016/bs.afnr.2017.01.002},\nnote={cited By 19},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014597551&doi=10.1016%2fbs.afnr.2017.01.002&partnerID=40&md5=630ca3ac664867503dda6151c0cc90ac},\nabstract={Nanotechnology has paved the way to innovative food packaging materials and analytical methods to provide the consumers with healthier food and to reduce the ecological footprint of the whole food chain. Combining antimicrobial and antifouling properties, thermal and mechanical protection, oxygen and moisture barrier, as well as to verify the actual quality of food, e.g., sensors to detect spoilage, bacterial growth, and to monitor incorrect storage conditions, or anticounterfeiting devices in food packages may extend the products shelf life and ensure higher quality of foods. Also the ecological footprint of food chain can be reduced by developing new completely recyclable and/or biodegradable packages from natural and eco-friendly resources. The contribution of nanotechnologies to these goals is reviewed in this chapter, together with a description of portable devices (“lab-on-chip,” sensors, nanobalances, etc.) which can be used to assess the quality of food and an overview of regulations in force on food contact materials. © 2017 Elsevier Inc.},\npublisher={Academic Press Inc.},\nissn={10434526},\npubmed_id={28427532},\ndocument_type={Book Chapter},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mercury speciation in Pinus nigra barks from Monte Amiata (Italy): An X-ray absorption spectroscopy study.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Chiarantini, L.; Rimondi, V.; Benvenuti, M.; Costagliola, P.; Di Benedetto, F.; Bardelli, F.; Cosio, C.; Lattanzi, P.; and Sarret, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Environmental Pollution, 227: 83-88. 2017.\n cited By 17\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Chiarantini201783,\nauthor={Chiarantini, L. and Rimondi, V. and Benvenuti, M. and Costagliola, P. and Di Benedetto, F. and Bardelli, F. and Cosio, C. and Lattanzi, P. and Sarret, G.},\ntitle={Mercury speciation in Pinus nigra barks from Monte Amiata (Italy): An X-ray absorption spectroscopy study},\njournal={Environmental Pollution},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={227},\npages={83-88},\ndoi={10.1016/j.envpol.2017.04.038},\nnote={cited By 17},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018300112&doi=10.1016%2fj.envpol.2017.04.038&partnerID=40&md5=d7c3b33c2c13c7deb16e51601c6b8525},\nabstract={This study determined, by means of X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy, the speciation of mercury (Hg) in black pine (Pinus nigra) barks from Monte Amiata, that were previously shown to contain exceptionally high (up to some mg kg−1) Hg contents because of the proximity to the former Hg mines and roasting plants. Linear fit combination (LCF) analysis of the experimental spectra compared to a large set of reference compounds showed that all spectra can be fitted by only four species: β-HgS (metacinnabar), Hg-cysteine, Hg bound to tannic acid, and Hg0. The first two are more widespread, whereas the last two occur in one sample only; the contribution of organic species is higher in deeper layers of barks than in the outermost ones. We interpret these results to suggest that, during interaction of barks with airborne Hg, the metal is initially mechanically captured at the bark surface as particulate, or physically adsorbed as gaseous species, but eventually a stable chemical bond is established with organic ligands of the substrate. As a consequence, we suggest that deep bark Hg may be a good proxy for long term time-integrated exposure, while surface bark Hg is more important for recording short term events near Hg point sources. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={02697491},\ncoden={ENPOE},\npubmed_id={28458249},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Orthogonal electronic coupling in multicentre arylamine mixed-valence compounds based on a dibenzofulvene-thiophene conjugated bridge.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Beneduci, A.; Corrente, G.; Fabiano, E.; Maltese, V.; Cospito, S.; Ciccarella, G.; Chidichimo, G.; Gigli, G.; and Capodilupo, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Chemical Communications, 53(64): 8960-8963. 2017.\n cited By 12\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Beneduci20178960,\nauthor={Beneduci, A. and Corrente, G.A. and Fabiano, E. and Maltese, V. and Cospito, S. and Ciccarella, G. and Chidichimo, G. and Gigli, G. and Capodilupo, A.-L.},\ntitle={Orthogonal electronic coupling in multicentre arylamine mixed-valence compounds based on a dibenzofulvene-thiophene conjugated bridge},\njournal={Chemical Communications},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={53},\nnumber={64},\npages={8960-8963},\ndoi={10.1039/c7cc03156d},\nnote={cited By 12},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85027126974&doi=10.1039%2fc7cc03156d&partnerID=40&md5=3b27c2435f7eca2324771d55d0a16a44},\nabstract={Herein we present organic mixed-valence compounds with an innovative H-shape design, where four redox centres are bridged "vertically" via a dibenzofulvene backbone and "horizontally" via a bis-(dibenzofulvene)-thiophene bridge. These compounds are easily oxidized to stable highly charged radical species which show intense intervalence charge transfer transitions in the near infrared region. Interestingly, depending on the position of the arylamine substituents on the bridge, both vertical and horizontal electron transfer pathways can be optically induced. © 2017 The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={13597345},\ncoden={CHCOF},\npubmed_id={28639656},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Optical properties of gold nanorods macro-structure: A numerical study.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Gontier, A.; Marae-Djouda, J.; Caputo, R.; Madi, Y.; Molinari, M.; Lévêque, G.; Adam, P.; and Maurer, T.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Photonics Letters of Poland, 9(1): 23-25. 2017.\n cited By 4\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Optical$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Gontier201723,\nauthor={Gontier, A. and Marae-Djouda, J. and Caputo, R. and Madi, Y. and Molinari, M. and Lévêque, G. and Adam, P.-M. and Maurer, T.},\ntitle={Optical properties of gold nanorods macro-structure: A numerical study},\njournal={Photonics Letters of Poland},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={9},\nnumber={1},\npages={23-25},\ndoi={10.4302/plp.v9i1.714},\nnote={cited By 4},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016749018&doi=10.4302%2fplp.v9i1.714&partnerID=40&md5=2115f4ee3069d57c6e7a0d89413e60f5},\nabstract={In this contribution, a numerical study of the optical properties of closely-packed gold nanorods was performed. The studied nano-objects are experimentally grown on a tilted polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrate by using physical vapor deposition (PVD). This method creates nanorods tilted to a certain angle with respect to the substrate normal. This geometry allows exciting both transverse and longitudinal modes of the rods. As demonstrated in a previous experimental work, such PVD-grown nano-objects show promising possibilities both as strain gauges or strain-tunable metamaterials if fabricated on a stretchable dielectric substrate. This numerical study is based on experimental data from previous work and pushes further the subject by approaching an optimized nano-structure allowing better strain-sensitivity (particularly by changing the auto-organization of the said nanorods). © 2017 Photonics Society of Poland.},\npublisher={Photonics Society of Poland},\nissn={20802242},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anticancer effects of novel resveratrol analogues on human ovarian cancer cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Vergara, D.; De Domenico, S.; Tinelli, A.; Stanca, E.; Del Mercato, L.; Giudetti, A.; Simeone, P.; Guazzelli, N.; Lessi, M.; Manzini, C.; Santino, A.; Bellina, F.; and Maffia, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Molecular BioSystems, 13(6): 1131-1141. 2017.\n cited By 11\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Anticancer$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Vergara20171131,\nauthor={Vergara, D. and De Domenico, S. and Tinelli, A. and Stanca, E. and Del Mercato, L.L. and Giudetti, A.M. and Simeone, P. and Guazzelli, N. and Lessi, M. and Manzini, C. and Santino, A. and Bellina, F. and Maffia, M.},\ntitle={Anticancer effects of novel resveratrol analogues on human ovarian cancer cells},\njournal={Molecular BioSystems},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={13},\nnumber={6},\npages={1131-1141},\ndoi={10.1039/c7mb00128b},\nnote={cited By 11},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021671601&doi=10.1039%2fc7mb00128b&partnerID=40&md5=218a65513586771c629e3b90efbc7f1c},\nabstract={Resveratrol, a naturally occurring phytoalexin, has long been known to play an important regulatory role in key functions in cell physiology. This multifunctional role of resveratrol is explained by its ability to interact with several targets of various cell pathways. In the recent past, synthetic chemical modifications have been made in an attempt to enhance the biological effects of resveratrol, including its anti-cancer properties. In this study, we investigated the molecular mechanisms of action of novel trans-restricted analogues of resveratrol in which the C-C double bond of the natural derivative has been replaced by diaryl-substituted imidazole analogues. In ovarian cancer models, the results of in vitro screening revealed that the resveratrol analogues exhibited enhanced anti-proliferative properties compared with resveratrol. We found that the resveratrol analogues also significantly inhibited Akt and MAPK signalling and reduced the migration of IL-6 and EGF-treated cells. Finally, in ascite-derived cancer cells, we demonstrated that the resveratrol analogues reduced the expression of epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers. Collectively, these findings indicate the enhanced anti-cancer properties of the resveratrol analogues. © 2017 The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={1742206X},\ncoden={MBOIB},\npubmed_id={28429008},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coupling of Plasma Chemistry, Vibrational Kinetics, Collisional-Radiative Models and Electron Energy Distribution Function Under Non-Equilibrium Conditions.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Capitelli, M.; Colonna, G.; D'Ammando, G.; Hassouni, K.; Laricchiuta, A.; and Pietanza, L.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plasma Processes and Polymers, 14(1-2). 2017.\n cited By 19\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n \n \n $\"Coupling$ Paper\n \n \n\n \n \n doi\n \n \n\n \n link\n \n \n\n bibtex\n \n\n \n \n \n abstract \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n

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@ARTICLE{Capitelli2017,\nauthor={Capitelli, M. and Colonna, G. and D'Ammando, G. and Hassouni, K. and Laricchiuta, A. and Pietanza, L.D.},\ntitle={Coupling of Plasma Chemistry, Vibrational Kinetics, Collisional-Radiative Models and Electron Energy Distribution Function Under Non-Equilibrium Conditions},\njournal={Plasma Processes and Polymers},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={14},\nnumber={1-2},\ndoi={10.1002/ppap.201600109},\nart_number={1600109},\nnote={cited By 19},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84982306521&doi=10.1002%2fppap.201600109&partnerID=40&md5=0908936d28ca677f3f2abafc69692764},\nabstract={The coupling between the electron energy distribution function (eedf) and the kinetics of vibrationally and electronically excited states is discussed. The first case study concerns the role of heterogeneous recombination in affecting the concentration of atomic hydrogen in RF plasmas, with consequences on eedf and negative ion formation. The coupling of eedf and a collisional-radiative model for atomic hydrogen is discussed for optically thin and thick plasmas, finding large differences in the creation of eedf plateaux. The last case study deals with a self-consistent coupling of eedf and kinetics of vibrationally and electronically excited states in CO2 cold plasmas emphasizing the role of pure vibrational mechanisms in the dissociation of CO2. © 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim},\npublisher={Wiley-VCH Verlag},\nissn={16128850},\ndocument_type={Review},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat, temperature and Clausius inequality in a model from active Brownian particles.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Marconi, U.; Puglisi, A.; and Maggi, C.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Scientific Reports, 7. 2017.\n cited By 40\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Marconi2017,\nauthor={Marconi, U.M.B. and Puglisi, A. and Maggi, C.},\ntitle={Heat, temperature and Clausius inequality in a model from active Brownian particles},\njournal={Scientific Reports},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={7},\ndoi={10.1038/srep46496},\nart_number={46496},\nnote={cited By 40},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85024492455&doi=10.1038%2fsrep46496&partnerID=40&md5=c2db82381dc0b323f3617e0f6dc7cbe1},\nabstract={Methods of stochastic thermodynamics and hydrodynamics are applied to a recently introduced model of active particles. The model consists of an overdamped particle subject to Gaussian coloured noise. Inspired by stochastic thermodynamics, we derive from the system's Fokker-Planck equation the average exchanges of heat and work with the active bath and the associated entropy production. We show that a Clausius inequality holds, with the local (non-uniform) temperature of the active bath replacing the uniform temperature usually encountered in equilibrium systems. Furthermore, by restricting the dynamical space to the first velocity moments of the local distribution function we derive a hydrodynamic description where local pressure, kinetic temperature and internal heat fluxes appear and are consistent with the previous thermodynamic analysis. The procedure also shows under which conditions one obtains the unified coloured noise approximation (UCNA): such an approximation neglects the fast relaxation to the active bath and therefore yields detailed balance and zero entropy production. In the last part, by using multiple time-scale analysis, we provide a constructive method (alternative to UCNA) to determine the solution of the Kramers equation and go beyond the detailed balance condition determining negative entropy production. © The Author(s) 2017.},\npublisher={Nature Publishing Group},\nissn={20452322},\npubmed_id={28429787},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundamental study and analytical applications of nanoparticle-enhanced laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (NELIBS) of metals, semiconductors and insulators.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Gaudiuso, R.; Koral, C.; Dell’Aglio, M.; De Pascale, O.; and De Giacomo, A.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics,505-506. 2017.\n cited By 0\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Gaudiuso2017505,\nauthor={Gaudiuso, R. and Koral, C. and Dell’Aglio, M. and De Pascale, O. and De Giacomo, A.},\ntitle={Fundamental study and analytical applications of nanoparticle-enhanced laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (NELIBS) of metals, semiconductors and insulators},\njournal={NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics},\nyear={2017},\npages={505-506},\ndoi={10.1007/978-94-024-0850-8_52},\nnote={cited By 0},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014081018&doi=10.1007%2f978-94-024-0850-8_52&partnerID=40&md5=459d7ba9e3a61b3171a26342c5cd9c34},\nabstract={Nanoparticle-Enhanced Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (NELIBS) is a recently proposed method to efficiently increase the LIBS emission signal of metals up to 2 orders of magnitude, by depositing metal nanoparticles (NPs) on the sample surface (De Giacomo A, Gaudiuso R, Koral C, Dell’Aglio M, De Pascale O Anal Chem 85). This considerable emission enhancement has been ascribed to two effects: (1) an improvement in the ablation effect, and (2) a more efficient production of seed electrons by field emission, in turn due to the enhancement of the laser electromagnetic field induced by the NPs themselves (De Giacomo A, Gaudiuso R, Koral C, Dell’Aglio M, De Pascale O Acta Part B, 98). © Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2017.},\npublisher={Springer Verlag},\nissn={18746500},\ndocument_type={Book Chapter},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Improvement of lean flame stability of inverse methane/air diffusion flame by using coaxial dielectric plasma discharge actuators.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n De Giorgi, M.; Ficarella, A.; Sciolti, A.; Pescini, E.; Campilongo, S.; and Di Lecce, G.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Energy, 126: 689-706. 2017.\n cited By 25\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{DeGiorgi2017689,\nauthor={De Giorgi, M.G. and Ficarella, A. and Sciolti, A. and Pescini, E. and Campilongo, S. and Di Lecce, G.},\ntitle={Improvement of lean flame stability of inverse methane/air diffusion flame by using coaxial dielectric plasma discharge actuators},\njournal={Energy},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={126},\npages={689-706},\ndoi={10.1016/j.energy.2017.03.048},\nnote={cited By 25},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85015954853&doi=10.1016%2fj.energy.2017.03.048&partnerID=40&md5=06dd0cd7406130636b317d295e03c504},\nabstract={Low environmental impact is a main issue in the design of novel combustion systems, as aircraft engines. In this context, the present work investigates the possibility to increase the combustion efficiency of a lean flame through the use of sinusoidally driven dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuator. The effect of the plasma discharge on a lean non premixed methane/air flame in a Bunsen-type burner has been studied for two different configurations: the normal diffusive flame (NDF) and the inverse diffusive flame (IDF). The flame behavior was investigated by chemiluminescence imaging through an intensified CCD camera. Optical filters were installed in front of the camera, aiming to selectively record signal from the chemiluminescent species OH*, CH*, or CO2*. This allowed evaluating the changes occurring in presence of plasma actuation in term of flame emissions. It was shown that the plasma effects are significantly influenced by the burner and DBD configuration. A plasma power of approximately 25 W permitted to increase the air mass flow rate at which lean blowout appears; it rose up to 30% for low methane flow rate and up to 10% at high fuel flow rate. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},\npublisher={Elsevier Ltd},\nissn={03605442},\ncoden={ENEYD},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lipid-based systems loaded with PbS nanocrystals: near infrared emitting trackable nanovectors.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Depalo, N.; De Leo, V.; Corricelli, M.; Gristina, R.; Valente, G.; Casamassima, E.; Comparelli, R.; Laquintana, V.; Denora, N.; Fanizza, E.; Striccoli, M.; Agostiano, A.; Catucci, L.; and Curri, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 5(7): 1471-1481. 2017.\n cited By 12\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Depalo20171471,\nauthor={Depalo, N. and De Leo, V. and Corricelli, M. and Gristina, R. and Valente, G. and Casamassima, E. and Comparelli, R. and Laquintana, V. and Denora, N. and Fanizza, E. and Striccoli, M. and Agostiano, A. and Catucci, L. and Curri, M.L.},\ntitle={Lipid-based systems loaded with PbS nanocrystals: near infrared emitting trackable nanovectors},\njournal={Journal of Materials Chemistry B},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={5},\nnumber={7},\npages={1471-1481},\ndoi={10.1039/c6tb02590k},\nnote={cited By 12},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85013137889&doi=10.1039%2fc6tb02590k&partnerID=40&md5=9b34d18bda6513e3e74a65324bc434f7},\nabstract={Hydrophobic PbS nanocrystals (NCs) emitting in the near infrared spectral region were encapsulated in the core of micelles and in the bilayer of liposomes, respectively, to form polyethylene glycol (PEG)-grafted phospholipids. The phospholipid-based functionalization process of PbS NCs required the replacement of the pristine capping ligand at the NC surface with thiol molecules. The procedures carried out for two systems, micelles and liposomes, using PEG-modified phospholipids were carefully monitored by optical, morphological and structural investigations. The hydrodynamic diameter and the colloidal stability of both micelles and liposomes loaded with PbS NCs were evaluated using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and ζ-potential experiments, and both were satisfactorily stable in physiological media. The cytotoxicity of the resulting PbS NC-loaded nanovectors was assessed by the in vitro investigation on Saos-2 cells, indicating that the toxicity of the PbS NC loaded liposomes was lower than that of the micelles with the same NC cargo, which is reasonable due to the different overall composition of the two prepared nanocarriers. Finally, the cellular uptake in the Saos-2 cells of both the NC containing systems was evaluated by means of confocal microscopy studies by exploiting a visible fluorescent phospholipid and demonstrating the ability of both luminescent nanovectors to be internalized. The obtained results show the great potential of the prepared emitting nanoprobes for imaging applications in the second biological window. © The Royal Society of Chemistry.},\npublisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},\nissn={20507518},\ncoden={JMCBD},\npubmed_id={32264638},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n\n

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\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n An ion conductive polysiloxane as effective gel electrolyte for long stable dye solar cells.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Cipolla, M.; De Gregorio, G.; Grisorio, R.; Giannuzzi, R.; Gigli, G.; Suranna, G.; and Manca, M.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Journal of Power Sources, 356: 191-199. 2017.\n cited By 6\n\n\n\n
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@ARTICLE{Cipolla2017191,\nauthor={Cipolla, M.P. and De Gregorio, G.L. and Grisorio, R. and Giannuzzi, R. and Gigli, G. and Suranna, G.P. and Manca, M.},\ntitle={An ion conductive polysiloxane as effective gel electrolyte for long stable dye solar cells},\njournal={Journal of Power Sources},\nyear={2017},\nvolume={356},\npages={191-199},\ndoi={10.1016/j.jpowsour.2017.04.080},\nnote={cited By 6},\nurl={https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018964008&doi=10.1016%2fj.jpowsour.2017.04.080&partnerID=40&md5=246e8b9329bc1b0341ca300729ceebcf},\nabstract={Among various alternatives to liquid electrolytes, ion conductive polymeric gels still offer the greatest potentialities to fill the gap between high energy conversion efficiency and long term stability in several classes of electrochemical and photo-electrochemical devices. We here present the synthesis of an ion conductive polysiloxane, named poly[(3-N-methylimidazoliumpropyl)methylsiloxane-co-dimethylsiloxane]iodide (IP-PDMS), which has been successfully employed to formulate a batch of iodide/triiodide-based gel electrolytes for dye solar cells. They are demonstrated to guarantee a good trade-off among photovoltaic performances and environmental stability. In particular, dyes solar cells embodying a benzothiadiazole-based donor-π-acceptor sensitizer and a 40%wt-IP-PDMS-based gel electrolyte have been revealed to maintain up to 90% of their initial photovoltaic performances over 1000 h of light soaking at 0.4 sun, although sealed with a simple thermoplastic gasket. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},\npublisher={Elsevier B.V.},\nissn={03787753},\ncoden={JPSOD},\ndocument_type={Article},\nsource={Scopus},\n}\n

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